Lucerne Valley Middle vs Paradise Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 720 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucerne Valley Middle
Lucerne Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
Paradise Junior High
Paradise · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
| Measure | Lucerne Valley Middle Lucerne Valley, California | Paradise Junior High Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,334 | #663 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14356 of 15,369 | #11339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 195 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Lucerne Valley | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 16.5).
- •Paradise Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 91.3%).
- •Lucerne Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •Paradise Junior High is the larger school with 197 students compared with 195.
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 Lucerne Valley Middle better than Paradise Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Junior High ranks higher (32.8 vs 16.5 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 Lucerne Valley Middle and Paradise Junior High?
About 720 km in a straight line, between Lucerne Valley and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucerne Valley Middle: 195. Paradise Junior High: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucerne Valley Middle and Paradise Junior High rank in California?
Lucerne Valley Middle is 1073rd of 1,334 and Paradise Junior High is 663rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).