Bear Valley Elementary vs Palm 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.
Bear Valley Elementary
Moreno Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
Palm Middle
Moreno Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Bear Valley Elementary Moreno Valley, California | Palm Middle Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3612 of 5,693 | #1003 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40567 of 50,301 | #13992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 721 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 26% |
| city | Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 18.7).
- •Bear Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Bear Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Palm Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 88.6%).
- •Palm Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.8).
- •Palm Middle is the larger school with 999 students compared with 721.
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 Bear Valley Elementary better than Palm Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Valley Elementary ranks higher (26.7 vs 18.7 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 Bear Valley Elementary and Palm Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley Elementary: 721. Palm Middle: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley Elementary and Palm Middle rank in California?
Bear Valley Elementary is 3612th of 5,693 and Palm Middle is 1003rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).