Big Bear Middle vs James Monroe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 169 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
James Monroe Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California | James Monroe Middle Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 1,334 | #799 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13112 of 15,369 | #12568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Big Bear Lake | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 23.5).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 70.3%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.3).
- •James Monroe Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 489.
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 James Monroe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Middle ranks higher (26.6 vs 23.5 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 James Monroe Middle?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Big Bear Lake and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear Middle: 489. James Monroe Middle: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear Middle and James Monroe Middle rank in California?
Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 and James Monroe Middle is 799th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).