James L. Day Middle vs River Springs Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
River Springs Charter
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
7,703 students
| Measure | James L. Day Middle Temecula, California | River Springs Charter Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #291 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #5180 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 932 | 7,703 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 7,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James L. Day Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 59.2%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.8).
- •River Springs Charter is the larger school with 7,703 students compared with 932.
- •James L. Day Middle is a public school while River Springs Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 River Springs Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James L. Day Middle and River Springs Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L. Day Middle: 932. River Springs Charter: 7,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L. Day Middle and River Springs Charter rank in California?
James L. Day Middle is 291st of 1,334 and River Springs Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).