Heritage vs Pinon Mesa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage
Phelan · Public elementary · Grades K–8
563 students
Pinon Mesa Middle
Phelan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Heritage Phelan, California | Pinon Mesa Middle Phelan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1194 of 5,693 | #765 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15915 of 50,301 | #12323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 563 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| city | Phelan | Phelan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 27.9).
- •Heritage does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Heritage does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Heritage does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 77.2%).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.5).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 563.
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 better than Pinon Mesa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage ranks higher (63.3 vs 27.9 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 and Pinon Mesa Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Phelan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage: 563. Pinon Mesa Middle: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage and Pinon Mesa Middle rank in California?
Heritage is 1194th of 5,693 and Pinon Mesa Middle is 765th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).