Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 421 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
John Muir Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
624 students
| Measure | Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced, California | John Muir Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 1,334 | #1312 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11074 of 15,369 | #15251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 624 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 8% |
| city | Merced | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 7.4).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 8%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 98.7%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 31.2).
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 Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks higher (34.0 vs 7.4 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 Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle and John Muir Middle?
About 421 km in a straight line, between Merced and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle: 624. John Muir Middle: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 642nd of 1,334 and John Muir Middle is 1312th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).