Maxwell Middle vs Mountain Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 148 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
Mountain Creek Middle
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
99 students
| Measure | Maxwell Middle Maxwell, California | Mountain Creek Middle Somerset, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 1,334 | #382 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11648 of 15,369 | #7103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 90 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Maxwell | Somerset |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 31.4).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 68.9%).
- •Mountain Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.5).
- •Mountain Creek Middle is the larger school with 99 students compared with 90.
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 Mountain Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Creek Middle ranks higher (52.4 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 Mountain Creek Middle?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Maxwell and Somerset in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Middle: 90. Mountain Creek Middle: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Middle and Mountain Creek Middle rank in California?
Maxwell Middle is 694th of 1,334 and Mountain Creek Middle is 382nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).