Matthew Gage Middle vs Sam H. Lawson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 564 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
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Matthew Gage Middle Riverside, California | Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #700 of 1,334 | #21 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11676 of 15,369 | #785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 840 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 87% |
| city | Riverside | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 31.3).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 29%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 70.1%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.5).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle is the larger school with 841 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 Sam H. Lawson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks higher (84.8 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 Sam H. Lawson Middle?
About 564 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Gage Middle: 840. Sam H. Lawson Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Gage Middle and Sam H. Lawson Middle rank in California?
Matthew Gage Middle is 700th of 1,334 and Sam H. Lawson Middle is 21st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).