Matthew Gage Middle vs Polytechnic High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Gage Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
840 students
Polytechnic High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | Matthew Gage Middle Riverside, California | Polytechnic High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #700 of 1,334 | #460 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11676 of 15,369 | #9371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 840 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polytechnic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 31.3).
- •Polytechnic High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Matthew Gage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 70.4%).
- •Matthew Gage Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.9).
- •Polytechnic High is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 840.
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 Matthew Gage Middle better than Polytechnic High?
On the Success Index (US), Polytechnic High ranks higher (46.3 vs 31.3 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 Matthew Gage Middle and Polytechnic High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Gage Middle: 840. Polytechnic High: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Gage Middle and Polytechnic High rank in California?
Matthew Gage Middle is 700th of 1,334 and Polytechnic High is 460th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).