Joan MacQueen Middle vs Los Coches Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
Los Coches Creek Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine, California | Los Coches Creek Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,334 | #493 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7189 of 15,369 | #8850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Alpine | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joan MacQueen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 44.4).
- •Los Coches Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 71.8%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.9).
- •Los Coches Creek Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 405.
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 Joan MacQueen Middle better than Los Coches Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joan MacQueen Middle ranks higher (52.0 vs 44.4 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 Joan MacQueen Middle and Los Coches Creek Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Alpine and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joan MacQueen Middle: 405. Los Coches Creek Middle: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joan MacQueen Middle and Los Coches Creek Middle rank in California?
Joan MacQueen Middle is 391st of 1,334 and Los Coches Creek Middle is 493rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).