Bear Valley Middle vs Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 172 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Valley Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Classical Academy
Escondido · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,581 students
| Measure | Bear Valley Middle Escondido, California | Classical Academy Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,334 | #1469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10301 of 15,369 | #19423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 923 | 1,581 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 1,581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Classical Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 37.8).
- •Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 68.4%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 28.7).
- •Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,581 students compared with 923.
- •Bear Valley Middle is a public school while Classical Academy is a charter 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 Bear Valley Middle better than Classical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Classical Academy ranks higher (58.2 vs 37.8 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 Middle and Classical Academy?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley Middle: 923. Classical Academy: 1,581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley Middle and Classical Academy rank in California?
Bear Valley Middle is 594th of 1,334 and Classical Academy is 1469th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).