El Capitan High vs Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Merced, California | Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 1,343 | #642 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12447 of 16,910 | #11074 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,793 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 31.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.9 vs 34.0).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 76.2%).
- •El Capitan High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 31.2).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,793 students compared with 624.
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 El Capitan High better than Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Capitan High and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan High: 1,793. Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle rank in California?
El Capitan High is 728th of 1,343 and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 642nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).