Goleta Valley Junior High vs Margarita Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
Margarita Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California | Margarita Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,334 | #364 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5476 of 15,369 | #6717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| city | Goleta | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goleta Valley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 54.3).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Margarita Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 54.7%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.2).
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 Goleta Valley Junior High better than Margarita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Goleta Valley Junior High ranks higher (60.0 vs 54.3 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 Goleta Valley Junior High and Margarita Middle?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Margarita Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goleta Valley Junior High and Margarita Middle rank in California?
Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 and Margarita Middle is 364th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).