Dale Junior High vs Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 548 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,002 students
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Dale Junior High Anaheim, California | Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,334 | #6 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14548 of 15,369 | #298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,002 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 84% |
| city | Anaheim | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 15.1).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 21%).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 32%).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 88.2%).
- •Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 22.8).
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 Dale Junior High better than Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle ranks higher (89.8 vs 15.1 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 Dale Junior High and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale Junior High: 1,002. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale Junior High and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle rank in California?
Dale Junior High is 1126th of 1,334 and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is 6th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).