Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle vs Rudolph Rivera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Rudolph Rivera Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
608 students
| Measure | Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced, California | Rudolph Rivera Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 1,334 | #922 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11074 of 15,369 | #13516 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 624 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.2 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 21.6).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 81.7%).
- •Rudolph Rivera Middle does better on students per teacher (29.0 vs 31.2).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is the larger school with 624 students compared with 608.
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 Rudolph Rivera Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks higher (34.0 vs 21.6 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 Rudolph Rivera Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle: 624. Rudolph Rivera Middle: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle and Rudolph Rivera Middle rank in California?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 642nd of 1,334 and Rudolph Rivera Middle is 922nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).