La Mesa Junior High vs Rialto Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,017 students
Rialto Middle
Rialto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students
| Measure | La Mesa Junior High Santa Clarita, California | Rialto Middle Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 1,334 | #1148 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7813 of 15,369 | #14628 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 13% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 14.6).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 87.9%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.1).
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 La Mesa Junior High better than Rialto Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Junior High ranks higher (49.2 vs 14.6 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 La Mesa Junior High and Rialto Middle?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Junior High: 1,017. Rialto Middle: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Junior High and Rialto Middle rank in California?
La Mesa Junior High is 429th of 1,334 and Rialto Middle is 1148th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).