Bret Harte Preparatory Middle vs Nelson Avenue Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 686 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Nelson Avenue Middle
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Los Angeles, California | Nelson Avenue Middle Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,334 | #1084 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15178 of 15,369 | #14396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 8.8).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.8).
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 Preparatory Middle better than Nelson Avenue Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Avenue Middle ranks higher (16.3 vs 8.8 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 Preparatory Middle and Nelson Avenue Middle?
About 686 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle: 456. Nelson Avenue Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Preparatory Middle and Nelson Avenue Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is 1286th of 1,334 and Nelson Avenue Middle is 1084th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).