John McCandless Charter vs Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 833 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McCandless Charter
Stockton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
434 students
Middle College High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
| Measure | John McCandless Charter Stockton, California | Middle College High Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #968 of 5,693 | #127 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13219 of 50,301 | #3580 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 34.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 67.3).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 74%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 58.5%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 34.3).
- •John McCandless Charter is the larger school with 434 students compared with 343.
- •John McCandless Charter is a charter school while Middle College High is a public 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 John McCandless Charter better than Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (68.9 vs 67.3 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 McCandless Charter and Middle College High?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John McCandless Charter: 434. Middle College High: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John McCandless Charter and Middle College High rank in California?
John McCandless Charter is 968th of 5,693 and Middle College High is 127th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).