Erle Stanley Gardner Middle vs JCS - Pine Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,008 students
JCS - Pine Hills
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
745 students
| Measure | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula, California | JCS - Pine Hills Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #193 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #3495 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,008 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 43.4%).
- •JCS - Pine Hills does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.0).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 745.
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is a public school while JCS - Pine Hills is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle better than JCS - Pine Hills?
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 Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and JCS - Pine Hills?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle: 1,008. JCS - Pine Hills: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and JCS - Pine Hills rank in California?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is 193rd of 1,334 and JCS - Pine Hills is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).