La Vina Middle vs Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 342 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Vina Middle
Delano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Half Moon Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | La Vina Middle Delano, California | Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Half Moon Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,334 | #523 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11211 of 15,369 | #9225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Delano | Half Moon Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 33.4).
- •La Vina Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 78.9%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.7).
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 La Vina Middle better than Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate ranks higher (42.7 vs 33.4 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 Vina Middle and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Delano and Half Moon Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Vina Middle: 521. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Vina Middle and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate rank in California?
La Vina Middle is 654th of 1,334 and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate is 523rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).