Bret Harte Middle vs Winton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Winton Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
582 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | Winton Middle Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #1151 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #14644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 465 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 14.5).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 86.4%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.3).
- •Winton Middle is the larger school with 582 students compared with 465.
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 Winton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (20.5 vs 14.5 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 Winton Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. Winton Middle: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Winton Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and Winton Middle is 1151st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).