James L. Day Middle vs Margarita Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James L. Day Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
932 students
Margarita Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | James L. Day Middle Temecula, California | Margarita Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,334 | #364 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5180 of 15,369 | #6717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 932 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James L. Day Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 54.3).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 54.7%).
- •Margarita Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.3).
- •James L. Day Middle is the larger school with 932 students compared with 731.
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 James L. Day Middle better than Margarita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James L. Day Middle ranks higher (61.3 vs 54.3 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 James L. Day Middle and Margarita Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L. Day Middle: 932. Margarita Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L. Day Middle and Margarita Middle rank in California?
James L. Day Middle is 291st of 1,334 and Margarita Middle is 364th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).