James L. Day Middle vs Vineyard Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 79 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
Vineyard Junior High
Alta Loma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
| Measure | James L. Day Middle Temecula, California | Vineyard Junior High Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,334 | #260 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5180 of 15,369 | #4699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 932 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | Temecula | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vineyard Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 61.3).
- •Vineyard Junior High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Vineyard Junior High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Vineyard Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 42%).
- •James L. Day Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.9).
- •Vineyard Junior High is the larger school with 933 students compared with 932.
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 Vineyard Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Vineyard Junior High ranks higher (63.6 vs 61.3 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 Vineyard Junior High?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L. Day Middle: 932. Vineyard Junior High: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L. Day Middle and Vineyard Junior High rank in California?
James L. Day Middle is 291st of 1,334 and Vineyard Junior High is 260th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).