Calavera Hills Middle vs Gray Avenue Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 769 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calavera Hills Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Gray Avenue Middle
Yuba City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad, California | Gray Avenue Middle Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,334 | #1086 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5173 of 15,369 | #14401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 655 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 18% |
| city | Carlsbad | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calavera Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 16.2).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 92.8%).
- •Gray Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.1).
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 Calavera Hills Middle better than Gray Avenue Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Calavera Hills Middle ranks higher (61.3 vs 16.2 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 Calavera Hills Middle and Gray Avenue Middle?
About 769 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calavera Hills Middle: 655. Gray Avenue Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calavera Hills Middle and Gray Avenue Middle rank in California?
Calavera Hills Middle is 290th of 1,334 and Gray Avenue Middle is 1086th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).