Bret Harte Middle vs Kings Canyon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
Kings Canyon Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
862 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle San Jose, California | Kings Canyon Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,334 | #1116 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1336 of 15,369 | #14527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 862 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 20% |
| city | San Jose | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 15.3).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 20%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 32%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 92.9%).
- •Kings Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.6).
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 Kings Canyon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 15.3 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 Bret Harte Middle and Kings Canyon Middle?
About 196 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 862. Kings Canyon Middle: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Kings Canyon Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 59th of 1,334 and Kings Canyon Middle is 1116th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).