Bret Harte Middle vs Lyman Gilmore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #751 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #12187 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 465 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | Hayward | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 20.5).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 76.6%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.1).
- •Bret Harte Middle is the larger school with 465 students compared with 464.
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 Bret Harte Middle better than Lyman Gilmore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Gilmore Middle ranks higher (28.6 vs 20.5 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 Bret Harte Middle and Lyman Gilmore Middle?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. Lyman Gilmore Middle: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Lyman Gilmore Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and Lyman Gilmore Middle is 751st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).