Arnold O. Beckman High vs Sierra Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold O. Beckman High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,776 students
Sierra Vista Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,282 students
| Measure | Arnold O. Beckman High Irvine, California | Sierra Vista Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #212 of 1,343 | #86 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5277 of 16,910 | #1649 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,776 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 62.0).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 44.5%).
- •Arnold O. Beckman High does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 26.7).
- •Arnold O. Beckman High is the larger school with 2,776 students compared with 1,282.
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 Arnold O. Beckman High better than Sierra Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 62.0 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 Arnold O. Beckman High and Sierra Vista Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold O. Beckman High: 2,776. Sierra Vista Middle: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold O. Beckman High and Sierra Vista Middle rank in California?
Arnold O. Beckman High is 212th of 1,343 and Sierra Vista Middle is 86th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).