Mark Twain Junior High vs Paradise Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Junior High
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
658 students
Paradise Charter
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
118 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Junior High Modesto, California | Paradise Charter Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1291 of 1,334 | #1497 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15189 of 15,369 | #19806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 658 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 29.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 8.7).
- •Paradise Charter does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Paradise Charter does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Paradise Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 93.6%).
- •Mark Twain Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 29.5).
- •Mark Twain Junior High is the larger school with 658 students compared with 118.
- •Mark Twain Junior High is a public school while Paradise Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mark Twain Junior High better than Paradise Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Charter ranks higher (57.7 vs 8.7 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 Mark Twain Junior High and Paradise Charter?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Junior High: 658. Paradise Charter: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Junior High and Paradise Charter rank in California?
Mark Twain Junior High is 1291st of 1,334 and Paradise Charter is 1497th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).