Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High vs South Tahoe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
South Tahoe Middle
South Lake Tahoe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, California | South Tahoe Middle South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,334 | #618 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6149 of 15,369 | #10804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| city | Chico | South Lake Tahoe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 35.3).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •South Tahoe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 57.3%).
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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High better than South Tahoe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks higher (56.9 vs 35.3 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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and South Tahoe Middle?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Chico and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High: 716. South Tahoe Middle: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and South Tahoe Middle rank in California?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 336th of 1,334 and South Tahoe Middle is 618th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).