Gila Vista Jr High School vs Western Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gila Vista Jr High School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
Western Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | Gila Vista Jr High School Yuma, Arizona | Western Valley Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 203 | #186 of 203 |
| National rank | #14845 of 15,369 | #15159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 551 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| city | Yuma | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gila Vista Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 9.2).
- •Gila Vista Jr High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Gila Vista Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Western Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.0).
- •Western Valley Middle School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 551.
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 Gila Vista Jr High School better than Western Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gila Vista Jr High School ranks higher (12.6 vs 9.2 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 Gila Vista Jr High School and Western Valley Middle School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Yuma and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gila Vista Jr High School: 551. Western Valley Middle School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gila Vista Jr High School and Western Valley Middle School rank in Arizona?
Gila Vista Jr High School is 174th of 203 and Western Valley Middle School is 186th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).