Miraleste Intermediate vs Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miraleste Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,337 students
| Measure | Miraleste Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,334 | #368 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2098 of 15,369 | #6833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 1,337 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 1,337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 50% |
| city | Rancho Palos Verdes | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miraleste Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 53.8).
- •Miraleste Intermediate does better on math proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Miraleste Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Miraleste Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 720.
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 Miraleste Intermediate better than Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Miraleste Intermediate ranks higher (76.4 vs 53.8 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 Miraleste Intermediate and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Palos Verdes and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miraleste Intermediate: 720. Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle: 1,337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miraleste Intermediate and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle rank in California?
Miraleste Intermediate is 121st of 1,334 and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is 368th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).