Pleasant Hill Middle vs Walnut Creek Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
| Measure | Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill, California | Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 1,334 | #127 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7654 of 15,369 | #2240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 738 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 50.0).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 44.4%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.8).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate is the larger school with 940 students compared with 738.
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 Pleasant Hill Middle better than Walnut Creek Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks higher (75.7 vs 50.0 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 Pleasant Hill Middle and Walnut Creek Intermediate?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Hill Middle: 738. Walnut Creek Intermediate: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Hill Middle and Walnut Creek Intermediate rank in California?
Pleasant Hill Middle is 420th of 1,334 and Walnut Creek Intermediate is 127th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).