Avalon Elementary vs Mountain Shadows Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
Mountain Shadows Middle
Nuevo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
339 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary Perris, California | Mountain Shadows Middle Nuevo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2221 of 5,693 | #1045 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28972 of 50,301 | #14221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 563 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| city | Perris | Nuevo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 17.3).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 89.4%).
- •Mountain Shadows Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.5).
- •Avalon Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 339.
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 Avalon Elementary better than Mountain Shadows Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 17.3 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 Avalon Elementary and Mountain Shadows Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Perris and Nuevo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary: 563. Mountain Shadows Middle: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary and Mountain Shadows Middle rank in California?
Avalon Elementary is 2221st of 5,693 and Mountain Shadows Middle is 1045th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).