Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 vs College Preparatory Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
College Preparatory Middle
Spring Valley · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
| Measure | Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 Los Angeles, California | College Preparatory Middle Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,334 | #131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13613 of 15,369 | #2316 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 396 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 75% |
| city | Los Angeles | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Preparatory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 20.9).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 21%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 93.7%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.3).
- •College Preparatory Middle is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 better than College Preparatory Middle?
On the Success Index (US), College Preparatory Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 20.9 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 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 and College Preparatory Middle?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8: 396. College Preparatory Middle: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 and College Preparatory Middle rank in California?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 is 939th of 1,334 and College Preparatory Middle is 131st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).