Cope Middle vs South Gate Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cope Middle
Redlands · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,191 students
South Gate Middle
South Gate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students
| Measure | Cope Middle Redlands, California | South Gate Middle South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,334 | #1008 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8055 of 15,369 | #14013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,191 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 24% |
| city | Redlands | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cope Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 18.6).
- •Cope Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Cope Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Cope Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 93.4%).
- •South Gate Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.5).
- •South Gate Middle is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 1,191.
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 Cope Middle better than South Gate Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cope Middle ranks higher (48.1 vs 18.6 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 Cope Middle and South Gate Middle?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Redlands and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cope Middle: 1,191. South Gate Middle: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cope Middle and South Gate Middle rank in California?
Cope Middle is 447th of 1,334 and South Gate Middle is 1008th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).