Portola Middle vs Unity Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 544 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portola Middle
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Unity Middle College High
Orange · Charter high · Grades 9–12
57 students
| Measure | Portola Middle Orange, California | Unity Middle College High Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #14497 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 57 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 57 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Unity Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 15.5).
- •Unity Middle College High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Unity Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 32%).
- •Unity Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 91.5%).
- •Unity Middle College High does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 21.1).
- •Portola Middle is the larger school with 422 students compared with 57.
- •Portola Middle is a public school while Unity Middle College High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Portola Middle better than Unity Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Unity Middle College High ranks higher (50.3 vs 15.5 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 Portola Middle and Unity Middle College High?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portola Middle: 422. Unity Middle College High: 57. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portola Middle and Unity Middle College High rank in California?
Portola Middle is 1105th of 1,334 and Unity Middle College High is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).