Heights Elementary vs Rancho Medanos Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Rancho Medanos Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary Pittsburg, California | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4802 of 5,693 | #950 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46916 of 50,301 | #13659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 812 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 16.4).
- •Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.8).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High is the larger school with 812 students compared with 547.
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 Heights Elementary better than Rancho Medanos Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Medanos Junior High ranks higher (20.7 vs 16.4 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 Heights Elementary and Rancho Medanos Junior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary: 547. Rancho Medanos Junior High: 812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary and Rancho Medanos Junior High rank in California?
Heights Elementary is 4802nd of 5,693 and Rancho Medanos Junior High is 950th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).