Altus Schools North County vs Bear Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools North County
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 6–12
149 students
Bear Valley Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
| Measure | Altus Schools North County Escondido, California | Bear Valley Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,343 | #594 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15808 of 16,910 | #10301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 149 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 37.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 35% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 16.7).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 37.3).
- •Bear Valley Middle is the larger school with 923 students compared with 149.
- •Altus Schools North County is a charter school while Bear Valley Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Altus Schools North County better than Bear Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Valley Middle ranks higher (37.8 vs 16.7 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 Altus Schools North County and Bear Valley Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools North County: 149. Bear Valley Middle: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools North County and Bear Valley Middle rank in California?
Altus Schools North County is 1207th of 1,343 and Bear Valley Middle is 594th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).