Bear Valley Middle vs Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km 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
Miller Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Bear Valley Middle Escondido, California | Miller Elementary Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,334 | #2381 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10301 of 15,369 | #30504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 923 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 37.8).
- •Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 71.7%).
- •Miller Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.1).
- •Bear Valley Middle is the larger school with 923 students compared with 378.
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 Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Elementary ranks higher (42.2 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 Miller Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley Middle: 923. Miller Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley Middle and Miller Elementary rank in California?
Bear Valley Middle is 594th of 1,334 and Miller Elementary is 2381st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).