Chalone Peaks Middle vs Mission Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 506 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
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Chalone Peaks Middle King City, California | Mission Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,334 | #957 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14869 of 15,369 | #13697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 854 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | King City | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 12.3).
- •Mission Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Mission Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Chalone Peaks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.9).
- •Mission Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 854.
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 Mission Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Middle ranks higher (20.5 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 Mission Middle?
About 506 km in a straight line, between King City and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalone Peaks Middle: 854. Mission Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalone Peaks Middle and Mission Middle rank in California?
Chalone Peaks Middle is 1207th of 1,334 and Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).