Newton Middle vs Orange Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Middle
Hacienda Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
Orange Grove Middle
Hacienda Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | Newton Middle Hacienda Heights, California | Orange Grove Middle Hacienda Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 1,334 | #726 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9518 of 15,369 | #11947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 565 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Hacienda Heights | Hacienda Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 29.9).
- •Newton Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Newton Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Newton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 82.9%).
- •Orange Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.5).
- •Newton Middle is the larger school with 565 students compared with 287.
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 Newton Middle better than Orange Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Middle ranks higher (41.4 vs 29.9 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 Newton Middle and Orange Grove Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hacienda Heights and Hacienda Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Middle: 565. Orange Grove Middle: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Middle and Orange Grove Middle rank in California?
Newton Middle is 542nd of 1,334 and Orange Grove Middle is 726th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).