Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Fred Newhart Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,107 students
Fred Newhart Middle
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle San Bernardino, California | Fred Newhart Middle Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,334 | #153 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12974 of 15,369 | #2788 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,107 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 66% |
| city | San Bernardino | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Newhart Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 24.3).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 26%).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 45%).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 88%).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.1).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 1,105.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle better than Fred Newhart Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Newhart Middle ranks higher (72.7 vs 24.3 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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Fred Newhart Middle?
About 72 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 1,107. Fred Newhart Middle: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Fred Newhart Middle rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 852nd of 1,334 and Fred Newhart Middle is 153rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).