Joaquin Moraga Intermediate vs Miramonte High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Moraga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Miramonte High
Orinda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
| Measure | Joaquin Moraga Intermediate Moraga, California | Miramonte High Orinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,334 | #5 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #796 of 15,369 | #784 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 658 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | Moraga | Orinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.7 vs 83.8).
- •Joaquin Moraga Intermediate does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Miramonte High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •Miramonte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.6% vs 6.1%).
- •Miramonte High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.9).
- •Miramonte High is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 658.
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 Joaquin Moraga Intermediate better than Miramonte High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and Miramonte High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Moraga and Orinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate: 658. Miramonte High: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and Miramonte High rank in California?
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate is 22nd of 1,334 and Miramonte High is 5th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).