John Glenn Middle School of International Studies vs La Paz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 586 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,099 students
La Paz Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,099 students
| Measure | John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Indio, California | La Paz Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 1,334 | #1072 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9364 of 15,369 | #14354 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,099 | 1,099 |
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Indio | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 16.5).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 93.4%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.0).
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 John Glenn Middle School of International Studies better than La Paz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn Middle School of International Studies ranks higher (42.1 vs 16.5 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 John Glenn Middle School of International Studies and La Paz Middle?
About 586 km in a straight line, between Indio and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies: 1,099. La Paz Middle: 1,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn Middle School of International Studies and La Paz Middle rank in California?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is 533rd of 1,334 and La Paz Middle is 1072nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).