Portola Middle vs Yorba Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portola Middle
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Yorba Middle
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
418 students
| Measure | Portola Middle Orange, California | Yorba Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,334 | #811 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14497 of 15,369 | #12683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 422 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorba Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 15.5).
- •Yorba Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Yorba Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Yorba Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 91.5%).
- •Yorba Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.1).
- •Portola Middle is the larger school with 422 students compared with 418.
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 Yorba Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Yorba Middle ranks higher (26.0 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 Yorba Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portola Middle: 422. Yorba Middle: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portola Middle and Yorba Middle rank in California?
Portola Middle is 1105th of 1,334 and Yorba Middle is 811th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).