Cooper Middle vs Nicolas Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 368 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
Nicolas Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
539 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle Fresno, California | Nicolas Junior High Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,334 | #1009 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11915 of 15,369 | #14022 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 538 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Fresno | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 18.5).
- •Cooper Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Nicolas Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Nicolas Junior High is the larger school with 539 students compared with 538.
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 Cooper Middle better than Nicolas Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Middle ranks higher (30.0 vs 18.5 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 Cooper Middle and Nicolas Junior High?
About 368 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle: 538. Nicolas Junior High: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle and Nicolas Junior High rank in California?
Cooper Middle is 722nd of 1,334 and Nicolas Junior High is 1009th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).