Baldy Mesa Elementary vs Quail Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 761 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldy Mesa Elementary
Phelan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
985 students
Quail Valley Middle
Phelan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
| Measure | Baldy Mesa Elementary Phelan, California | Quail Valley Middle Phelan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3685 of 5,693 | #789 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41050 of 50,301 | #12498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 985 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Phelan | Phelan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quail Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 26.0).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 80.5%).
- •Quail Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.5).
- •Baldy Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 985 students compared with 870.
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 Baldy Mesa Elementary better than Quail Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Quail Valley Middle ranks higher (27.0 vs 26.0 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 Baldy Mesa Elementary and Quail Valley Middle?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Phelan and Phelan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldy Mesa Elementary: 985. Quail Valley Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldy Mesa Elementary and Quail Valley Middle rank in California?
Baldy Mesa Elementary is 3685th of 5,693 and Quail Valley Middle is 789th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).