Medea Creek Middle vs South Pasadena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medea Creek Middle
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Medea Creek Middle Oak Park, California | South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,334 | #52 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1660 of 15,369 | #1256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| city | Oak Park | South Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Pasadena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 78.9).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 14.5%).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.8).
- •South Pasadena Middle is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 1,090.
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 Medea Creek Middle better than South Pasadena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Pasadena Middle ranks higher (81.5 vs 78.9 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 Medea Creek Middle and South Pasadena Middle?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and South Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medea Creek Middle: 1,090. South Pasadena Middle: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medea Creek Middle and South Pasadena Middle rank in California?
Medea Creek Middle is 87th of 1,334 and South Pasadena Middle is 52nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).