Lone Hill Middle vs Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Hill Middle
San Dimas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Northridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
| Measure | Lone Hill Middle San Dimas, California | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,334 | #504 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4864 of 15,369 | #8968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 870 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| city | San Dimas | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 43.9).
- •Lone Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Lone Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Lone Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 75.1%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.5).
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 Lone Hill Middle better than Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Hill Middle ranks higher (62.8 vs 43.9 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 Lone Hill Middle and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
About 64 km in a straight line, between San Dimas and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Hill Middle: 870. Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Hill Middle and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle rank in California?
Lone Hill Middle is 273rd of 1,334 and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is 504th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).