Rancho Medanos Junior High vs Willow Cove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Medanos Junior High
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students
Willow Cove Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg, California | Willow Cove Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 1,334 | #4475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13659 of 15,369 | #45331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 812 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 19.3).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Willow Cove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 82.5%).
- •Willow Cove Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.9).
- •Rancho Medanos Junior High is the larger school with 812 students compared with 592.
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 Rancho Medanos Junior High better than Willow Cove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Medanos Junior High ranks higher (20.7 vs 19.3 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 Rancho Medanos Junior High and Willow Cove Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Medanos Junior High: 812. Willow Cove Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Medanos Junior High and Willow Cove Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Medanos Junior High is 950th of 1,334 and Willow Cove Elementary is 4475th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).