Masuda (Kazuo) Middle vs Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
Fountain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
Wells Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley, California | Wells Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,334 | #1222 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2690 of 15,369 | #14923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 768 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 12% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Masuda (Kazuo) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 11.9).
- •Masuda (Kazuo) Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Masuda (Kazuo) Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 34%).
- •Masuda (Kazuo) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 95.8%).
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 Masuda (Kazuo) Middle better than Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Masuda (Kazuo) Middle ranks higher (73.2 vs 11.9 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 Masuda (Kazuo) Middle and Wells Middle?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle: 768. Wells Middle: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Masuda (Kazuo) Middle and Wells Middle rank in California?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle is 149th of 1,334 and Wells Middle is 1222nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).