Maze Middle vs Rancho Santana
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maze Middle
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
Rancho Santana
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
678 students
| Measure | Maze Middle Hollister, California | Rancho Santana Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #810 of 1,334 | #2821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12659 of 15,369 | #34542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 580 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Santana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 26.1).
- •Rancho Santana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 65.5%).
- •Maze Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 27.1).
- •Rancho Santana is the larger school with 678 students compared with 580.
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 Maze Middle better than Rancho Santana?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Santana ranks higher (36.2 vs 26.1 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 Maze Middle and Rancho Santana?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maze Middle: 580. Rancho Santana: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maze Middle and Rancho Santana rank in California?
Maze Middle is 810th of 1,334 and Rancho Santana is 2821st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).