La Vina Middle vs McFarland Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 12 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
McFarland Junior High
McFarland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
494 students
| Measure | La Vina Middle Delano, California | McFarland Junior High McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,334 | #1127 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11211 of 15,369 | #14553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 521 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Delano | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Vina Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 15.1).
- •La Vina Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 88.1%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.5).
- •La Vina Middle is the larger school with 521 students compared with 494.
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 McFarland Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Vina Middle ranks higher (33.4 vs 15.1 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 McFarland Junior High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Delano and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Vina Middle: 521. McFarland Junior High: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Vina Middle and McFarland Junior High rank in California?
La Vina Middle is 654th of 1,334 and McFarland Junior High is 1127th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).