Excelsior Middle vs Ocala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Middle
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
Ocala Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
| Measure | Excelsior Middle Byron, California | Ocala Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,334 | #777 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7626 of 15,369 | #12420 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 26% |
| city | Byron | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 27.4).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Ocala Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.8).
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 Excelsior Middle better than Ocala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Middle ranks higher (50.1 vs 27.4 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 Excelsior Middle and Ocala Middle?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Byron and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Middle: 377. Ocala Middle: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Middle and Ocala Middle rank in California?
Excelsior Middle is 417th of 1,334 and Ocala Middle is 777th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).