Alpine Vista Middle vs Mission Oak High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 606 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Vista Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students
Mission Oak High
Tulare · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,678 students
| Measure | Alpine Vista Middle Tulare, California | Mission Oak High Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 1,334 | #688 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9919 of 15,369 | #12046 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,678 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 35.7).
- •Alpine Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Mission Oak High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.0).
- •Mission Oak High is the larger school with 1,678 students compared with 617.
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 Alpine Vista Middle better than Mission Oak High?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Vista Middle ranks higher (39.5 vs 35.7 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 Alpine Vista Middle and Mission Oak High?
About 606 m in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Vista Middle: 617. Mission Oak High: 1,678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Vista Middle and Mission Oak High rank in California?
Alpine Vista Middle is 572nd of 1,334 and Mission Oak High is 688th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).