Imperial Middle vs McFarland Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imperial Middle
La Habra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
McFarland Junior High
McFarland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
494 students
| Measure | Imperial Middle La Habra, California | McFarland Junior High McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,334 | #1127 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12470 of 15,369 | #14553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 495 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | La Habra | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imperial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 15.1).
- •Imperial Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Imperial Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Imperial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 88.1%).
- •Imperial Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.5).
- •Imperial Middle is the larger school with 495 students compared with 494.
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 Imperial Middle better than McFarland Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Imperial Middle ranks higher (27.1 vs 15.1 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 Imperial Middle and McFarland Junior High?
About 228 km in a straight line, between La Habra and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imperial Middle: 495. McFarland Junior High: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imperial Middle and McFarland Junior High rank in California?
Imperial Middle is 784th of 1,334 and McFarland Junior High is 1127th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).