Jefferson Middle vs Muscatel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
San Gabriel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
Muscatel Middle
Rosemead · Public middle · Grades 7–8
511 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle San Gabriel, California | Muscatel Middle Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 1,334 | #374 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8099 of 15,369 | #6945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,013 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | San Gabriel | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muscatel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 47.9).
- •Muscatel Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Muscatel Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 76.7%).
- •Muscatel Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.0).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 511.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Muscatel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Muscatel Middle ranks higher (53.3 vs 47.9 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 Jefferson Middle and Muscatel Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Gabriel and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 1,013. Muscatel Middle: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Muscatel Middle rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 449th of 1,334 and Muscatel Middle is 374th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).