Big Bear Middle vs Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 593 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Bear Middle
Big Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
East Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California | Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 1,334 | #1181 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13112 of 15,369 | #14778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| city | Big Bear Lake | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Bear Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 13.3).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.3).
- •Big Bear Middle is the larger school with 489 students compared with 488.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Bear Middle better than Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Big Bear Middle ranks higher (23.5 vs 13.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Bear Middle and Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
About 593 km in a straight line, between Big Bear Lake and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear Middle: 489. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear Middle and Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle rank in California?
Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 and Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is 1181st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).