Indio Middle vs Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indio Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
Wells Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Indio Middle Indio, California | Wells Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1259 of 1,334 | #1222 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15102 of 15,369 | #14923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 768 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Indio | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wells Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.9 vs 9.9).
- •Wells Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Indio Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 95.8%).
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 Indio Middle better than Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wells Middle ranks higher (11.9 vs 9.9 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 Indio Middle and Wells Middle?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Indio and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indio Middle: 768. Wells Middle: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indio Middle and Wells Middle rank in California?
Indio Middle is 1259th of 1,334 and Wells Middle is 1222nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).