Ruth Musser Middle vs Vineyard Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
Vineyard Junior High
Alta Loma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
| Measure | Ruth Musser Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California | Vineyard Junior High Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,334 | #260 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8795 of 15,369 | #4699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 941 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vineyard Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 44.7).
- •Vineyard Junior High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Vineyard Junior High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Vineyard Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 68.7%).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.9).
- •Ruth Musser Middle is the larger school with 941 students compared with 933.
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 Ruth Musser Middle better than Vineyard Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Vineyard Junior High ranks higher (63.6 vs 44.7 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 Ruth Musser Middle and Vineyard Junior High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Musser Middle: 941. Vineyard Junior High: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Musser Middle and Vineyard Junior High rank in California?
Ruth Musser Middle is 489th of 1,334 and Vineyard Junior High is 260th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).