Aliso Viejo Middle vs Arizona Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Viejo Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Arizona Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | Aliso Viejo Middle Aliso Viejo, California | Arizona Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,334 | #880 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3310 of 15,369 | #13220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 31% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aliso Viejo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 23.0).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 31%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 88.3%).
- •Arizona Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.9).
- •Arizona Middle is the larger school with 804 students compared with 803.
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 Aliso Viejo Middle better than Arizona Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aliso Viejo Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 23.0 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 Aliso Viejo Middle and Arizona Middle?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Viejo Middle: 803. Arizona Middle: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Viejo Middle and Arizona Middle rank in California?
Aliso Viejo Middle is 185th of 1,334 and Arizona Middle is 880th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).