Lexington Junior High vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Junior High
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,188 students
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
| Measure | Lexington Junior High Cypress, California | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,334 | #112 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5655 of 15,369 | #1945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,188 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Cypress | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 59.2).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 56.2%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 27.0).
- •Lexington Junior High is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 1,018.
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 Lexington Junior High better than Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 59.2 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 Lexington Junior High and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Junior High: 1,188. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Junior High and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
Lexington Junior High is 316th of 1,334 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 112th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).