Chaparral Middle vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Middle
Diamond Bar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,349 students
John Muir Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,353 students
| Measure | Chaparral Middle Diamond Bar, California | John Muir Middle Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,334 | #229 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1906 of 15,369 | #4196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,349 | 1,353 |
| Enrollment | 1,349 | 1,353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 28.7 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Diamond Bar | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 65.9).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 37.5%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 28.7).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 1,349.
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 Chaparral Middle better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Middle ranks higher (77.5 vs 65.9 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 Chaparral Middle and John Muir Middle?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Diamond Bar and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Middle: 1,349. John Muir Middle: 1,353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Middle and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Chaparral Middle is 105th of 1,334 and John Muir Middle is 229th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).