California Middle vs Joe Walker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 522 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
782 students
Joe Walker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | California Middle Sacramento, California | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,334 | #591 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9859 of 15,369 | #10277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 782 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 38.0).
- •California Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Joe Walker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 62.4%).
- •California Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.4).
- •California Middle is the larger school with 782 students compared with 781.
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 Middle better than Joe Walker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), California Middle ranks higher (39.8 vs 38.0 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 Middle and Joe Walker Middle?
About 522 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Middle: 782. Joe Walker Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Middle and Joe Walker Middle rank in California?
California Middle is 566th of 1,334 and Joe Walker Middle is 591st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).