Cajon Valley Middle vs Ruth Musser Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Valley Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
942 students
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
| Measure | Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon, California | Ruth Musser Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,334 | #489 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14910 of 15,369 | #8795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 942 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | El Cajon | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Musser Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 11.9).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 94.4%).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.0).
- •Cajon Valley Middle is the larger school with 942 students compared with 941.
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 Cajon Valley Middle better than Ruth Musser Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Musser Middle ranks higher (44.7 vs 11.9 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 Cajon Valley Middle and Ruth Musser Middle?
About 157 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Valley Middle: 942. Ruth Musser Middle: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Valley Middle and Ruth Musser Middle rank in California?
Cajon Valley Middle is 1220th of 1,334 and Ruth Musser Middle is 489th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).