Kastner Intermediate vs Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kastner Intermediate
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,155 students
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,153 students
| Measure | Kastner Intermediate Fresno, California | Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #289 of 1,334 | #166 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5136 of 15,369 | #3029 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,155 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| city | Fresno | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 61.5).
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Kastner Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 52.4%).
- •Kastner Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.5).
- •Kastner Intermediate is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 1,153.
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 Kastner Intermediate better than Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate ranks higher (71.5 vs 61.5 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 Kastner Intermediate and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kastner Intermediate: 1,155. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kastner Intermediate and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate rank in California?
Kastner Intermediate is 289th of 1,334 and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is 166th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).