Earlimart Middle vs Lick (James) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 349 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlimart Middle
Earlimart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Lick (James) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Earlimart Middle Earlimart, California | Lick (James) Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 1,334 | #934 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13771 of 15,369 | #13584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| city | Earlimart | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lick (James) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 20.0).
- •Earlimart Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Earlimart Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 72.9%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.4).
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 Earlimart Middle better than Lick (James) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lick (James) Middle ranks higher (21.2 vs 20.0 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 Earlimart Middle and Lick (James) Middle?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Earlimart and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earlimart Middle: 479. Lick (James) Middle: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earlimart Middle and Lick (James) Middle rank in California?
Earlimart Middle is 967th of 1,334 and Lick (James) Middle is 934th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).