Heritage Intermediate vs Manhattan Beach Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Intermediate
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
Manhattan Beach Middle
Manhattan Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
| Measure | Heritage Intermediate Fontana, California | Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,334 | #31 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5046 of 15,369 | #942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,175 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| city | Fontana | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Beach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 62.0).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 32.9%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.5).
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 Heritage Intermediate better than Manhattan Beach Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Beach Middle ranks higher (83.6 vs 62.0 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 Heritage Intermediate and Manhattan Beach Middle?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Intermediate: 1,175. Manhattan Beach Middle: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Intermediate and Manhattan Beach Middle rank in California?
Heritage Intermediate is 286th of 1,334 and Manhattan Beach Middle is 31st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).