James Workman Middle vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Workman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
| Measure | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,334 | #112 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12348 of 15,369 | #1945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 70% |
| city | Cathedral City | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 27.7).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 49%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 97.8%).
- •James Workman Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.8).
- •James Workman Middle is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 1,018.
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 Workman Middle better than Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 27.7 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 Workman Middle and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Workman Middle: 1,020. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Workman Middle and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 112th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).