Castaic Middle vs William Sheppard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 433 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic Middle
Castaic · Public middle · Grades 7–8
451 students
William Sheppard Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Castaic Middle Castaic, California | William Sheppard Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #419 of 1,334 | #713 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7639 of 15,369 | #11841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| city | Castaic | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 30.5).
- •Castaic Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Castaic Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Castaic Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 71.4%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.7).
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 Castaic Middle better than William Sheppard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castaic Middle ranks higher (50.0 vs 30.5 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 Castaic Middle and William Sheppard Middle?
About 433 km in a straight line, between Castaic and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Middle: 451. William Sheppard Middle: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Middle and William Sheppard Middle rank in California?
Castaic Middle is 419th of 1,334 and William Sheppard Middle is 713th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).