Chalone Peaks Middle vs D. Russell Parks Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 389 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalone Peaks Middle
King City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
D. Russell Parks Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
854 students
| Measure | Chalone Peaks Middle King City, California | D. Russell Parks Junior High Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,334 | #272 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14869 of 15,369 | #4857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 854 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 59% |
| city | King City | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 12.3).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 15%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 91.5%).
- •Chalone Peaks Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 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 Chalone Peaks Middle better than D. Russell Parks Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), D. Russell Parks Junior High ranks higher (62.8 vs 12.3 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 Chalone Peaks Middle and D. Russell Parks Junior High?
About 389 km in a straight line, between King City and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalone Peaks Middle: 854. D. Russell Parks Junior High: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalone Peaks Middle and D. Russell Parks Junior High rank in California?
Chalone Peaks Middle is 1207th of 1,334 and D. Russell Parks Junior High is 272nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).