Maxwell Middle vs Miranda Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Middle
Maxwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
Miranda Junior High
Miranda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
88 students
| Measure | Maxwell Middle Maxwell, California | Miranda Junior High Miranda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 1,334 | #596 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11648 of 15,369 | #10372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 90 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Maxwell | Miranda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miranda Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 31.4).
- •Miranda Junior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Maxwell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 77.3%).
- •Miranda Junior High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 22.5).
- •Maxwell Middle is the larger school with 90 students compared with 88.
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 Maxwell Middle better than Miranda Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Miranda Junior High ranks higher (37.5 vs 31.4 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 Maxwell Middle and Miranda Junior High?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Maxwell and Miranda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Middle: 90. Miranda Junior High: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Middle and Miranda Junior High rank in California?
Maxwell Middle is 694th of 1,334 and Miranda Junior High is 596th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).