California City Middle vs Olive Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California City Middle
California City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
Olive Middle
Baldwin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | California City Middle California City, California | Olive Middle Baldwin Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,334 | #884 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15123 of 15,369 | #13253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| city | California City | Baldwin Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 9.6).
- •Olive Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Olive Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Olive Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Olive Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 25.2).
- •California City Middle is the larger school with 478 students compared with 477.
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 California City Middle better than Olive Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Middle ranks higher (22.9 vs 9.6 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 California City Middle and Olive Middle?
About 112 km in a straight line, between California City and Baldwin Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California City Middle: 478. Olive Middle: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California City Middle and Olive Middle rank in California?
California City Middle is 1269th of 1,334 and Olive Middle is 884th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).