Creekside Junior High vs Rancho Medanos Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Junior High
Los Banos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
812 students
Rancho Medanos Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
| Measure | Creekside Junior High Los Banos, California | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 1,334 | #950 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14522 of 15,369 | #13659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 812 | 812 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| city | Los Banos | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 15.3).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 84.6%).
- •Creekside Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.9).
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 Creekside Junior High better than Rancho Medanos Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Medanos Junior High ranks higher (20.7 vs 15.3 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 Creekside Junior High and Rancho Medanos Junior High?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Junior High: 812. Rancho Medanos Junior High: 812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Junior High and Rancho Medanos Junior High rank in California?
Creekside Junior High is 1112th of 1,334 and Rancho Medanos Junior High is 950th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).