Magnolia Intermediate vs Taft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 780 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Intermediate
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Taft Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Magnolia Intermediate Grass Valley, California | Taft Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 1,334 | #659 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9607 of 15,369 | #11296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| city | Grass Valley | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 33.0).
- •Taft Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Magnolia Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Magnolia Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 65.6%).
- •Taft Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.8).
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 Magnolia Intermediate better than Taft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Intermediate ranks higher (41.0 vs 33.0 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 Magnolia Intermediate and Taft Middle?
About 780 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Intermediate: 410. Taft Middle: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Intermediate and Taft Middle rank in California?
Magnolia Intermediate is 546th of 1,334 and Taft Middle is 659th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).