Canyon Middle vs Eleanor J. Toll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 520 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,418 students
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
| Measure | Canyon Middle Castro Valley, California | Eleanor J. Toll Middle Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 1,334 | #385 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4680 of 15,369 | #7145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,418 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| city | Castro Valley | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.2).
- •Canyon Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Canyon Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Canyon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 53.8%).
- •Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.5).
- •Canyon Middle is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 1,412.
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 Canyon Middle better than Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.2 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 Canyon Middle and Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
About 520 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Middle: 1,418. Eleanor J. Toll Middle: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Middle and Eleanor J. Toll Middle rank in California?
Canyon Middle is 258th of 1,334 and Eleanor J. Toll Middle is 385th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).