Fort Miller Middle vs South Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 391 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Miller Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
| Measure | Fort Miller Middle Fresno, California | South Lake Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1325 of 1,334 | #174 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15280 of 15,369 | #3132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 652 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 65% |
| city | Fresno | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 6.5).
- •South Lake Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 6%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 15%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 97.9%).
- •Fort Miller Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.5).
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 Fort Miller Middle better than South Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Middle ranks higher (71.0 vs 6.5 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 Fort Miller Middle and South Lake Middle?
About 391 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Miller Middle: 652. South Lake Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Miller Middle and South Lake Middle rank in California?
Fort Miller Middle is 1325th of 1,334 and South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).