Lincoln Junior High vs Maricopa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Junior High
Taft · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Maricopa Middle
Maricopa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
71 students
| Measure | Lincoln Junior High Taft, California | Maricopa Middle Maricopa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #813 of 1,334 | #1150 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12715 of 15,369 | #14638 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 748 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Taft | Maricopa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 14.5).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 95.8%).
- •Maricopa Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.7).
- •Lincoln Junior High is the larger school with 748 students compared with 71.
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 Lincoln Junior High better than Maricopa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Junior High ranks higher (25.8 vs 14.5 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 Lincoln Junior High and Maricopa Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Taft and Maricopa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Junior High: 748. Maricopa Middle: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Junior High and Maricopa Middle rank in California?
Lincoln Junior High is 813th of 1,334 and Maricopa Middle is 1150th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).