Rancho San Joaquin Middle vs University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
860 students
University High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students
| Measure | Rancho San Joaquin Middle Irvine, California | University High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,334 | #63 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1385 of 15,369 | #2283 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 860 | 2,307 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 2,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho San Joaquin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 74.3).
- •Rancho San Joaquin Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Rancho San Joaquin Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Rancho San Joaquin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 23%).
- •Rancho San Joaquin Middle does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.2).
- •University High is the larger school with 2,307 students compared with 860.
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 San Joaquin Middle better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho San Joaquin Middle ranks higher (80.7 vs 74.3 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 San Joaquin Middle and University High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle: 860. University High: 2,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho San Joaquin Middle and University High rank in California?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is 62nd of 1,334 and University High is 63rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).