D. Russell Parks Junior High vs Mission Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. Russell Parks Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
854 students
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | D. Russell Parks Junior High Fullerton, California | Mission Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,334 | #957 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4857 of 15,369 | #13697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 854 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 24% |
| city | Fullerton | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 20.5).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 24%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •D. Russell Parks Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 95.9%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.7).
- •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 D. Russell Parks Junior High better than Mission Middle?
On the Success Index (US), D. Russell Parks Junior High ranks higher (62.8 vs 20.5 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 D. Russell Parks Junior High and Mission Middle?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. Russell Parks Junior High: 854. Mission Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. Russell Parks Junior High and Mission Middle rank in California?
D. Russell Parks Junior High is 272nd of 1,334 and Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).