Blaker-Kinser Junior High vs Norman N. Glick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaker-Kinser Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
603 students
Norman N. Glick Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
| Measure | Blaker-Kinser Junior High Ceres, California | Norman N. Glick Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,334 | #920 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14967 of 15,369 | #13511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 603 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Ceres | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman N. Glick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 11.4).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 90.4%).
- •Norman N. Glick Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.5).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 602.
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 Blaker-Kinser Junior High better than Norman N. Glick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Norman N. Glick Middle ranks higher (21.6 vs 11.4 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 Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Norman N. Glick Middle?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High: 603. Norman N. Glick Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Norman N. Glick Middle rank in California?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High is 1232nd of 1,334 and Norman N. Glick Middle is 920th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).