Dale Junior High vs Mattie Lou Maxwell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 836 m 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
Mattie Lou Maxwell
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
577 students
| Measure | Dale Junior High Anaheim, California | Mattie Lou Maxwell Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,334 | #3565 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14548 of 15,369 | #40276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,002 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mattie Lou Maxwell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 15.1).
- •Mattie Lou Maxwell does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Mattie Lou Maxwell does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Mattie Lou Maxwell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 88.2%).
- •Dale Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Dale Junior High is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 577.
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 Mattie Lou Maxwell?
On the Success Index (US), Mattie Lou Maxwell ranks higher (27.2 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale Junior High: 1,002. Mattie Lou Maxwell: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale Junior High and Mattie Lou Maxwell rank in California?
Dale Junior High is 1126th of 1,334 and Mattie Lou Maxwell is 3565th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).