Mission Middle vs Rincon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
Rincon Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Mission Middle Escondido, California | Rincon Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,334 | #805 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13697 of 15,369 | #12611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rincon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.5).
- •Mission Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Rincon Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Rincon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 95.9%).
- •Rincon Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.4).
- •Mission Middle is the larger school with 855 students compared with 772.
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 Mission Middle better than Rincon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rincon Middle ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.5 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 Mission Middle and Rincon Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Middle: 855. Rincon Middle: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Middle and Rincon Middle rank in California?
Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 and Rincon Middle is 805th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).