Joan MacQueen Middle vs The Heights Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
The Heights Charter
Alpine · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
283 students
| Measure | Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine, California | The Heights Charter Alpine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,334 | #1200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7189 of 15,369 | #16013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 405 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 31.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| city | Alpine | Alpine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Heights Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 52.0).
- •The Heights Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •The Heights Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •The Heights Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 36.8%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 31.4).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle is the larger school with 405 students compared with 283.
- •Joan MacQueen Middle is a public school while The Heights 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 Joan MacQueen Middle better than The Heights Charter?
On the Success Index (US), The Heights Charter ranks higher (63.2 vs 52.0 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 The Heights Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alpine and Alpine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joan MacQueen Middle: 405. The Heights Charter: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joan MacQueen Middle and The Heights Charter rank in California?
Joan MacQueen Middle is 391st of 1,334 and The Heights Charter is 1200th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).