Joe Baca vs La Loma Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 512 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Baca
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students
La Loma Junior High
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students
| Measure | Joe Baca Bloomington, California | La Loma Junior High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1089 of 1,334 | #864 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14437 of 15,369 | #13087 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 705 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Bloomington | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Loma Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 16.0).
- •La Loma Junior High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •La Loma Junior High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •La Loma Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Joe Baca does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.7).
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 Joe Baca better than La Loma Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Loma Junior High ranks higher (23.7 vs 16.0 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 Joe Baca and La Loma Junior High?
About 512 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Baca: 705. La Loma Junior High: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Baca and La Loma Junior High rank in California?
Joe Baca is 1089th of 1,334 and La Loma Junior High is 864th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).