Bear Valley Middle vs Southridge Tech Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 114 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
Southridge Tech Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
| Measure | Bear Valley Middle Escondido, California | Southridge Tech Middle Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,334 | #792 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10301 of 15,369 | #12537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 923 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Escondido | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 26.8).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 75.1%).
- •Bear Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 25.6).
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 Southridge Tech Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Valley Middle ranks higher (37.8 vs 26.8 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 Southridge Tech Middle?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley Middle: 923. Southridge Tech Middle: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley Middle and Southridge Tech Middle rank in California?
Bear Valley Middle is 594th of 1,334 and Southridge Tech Middle is 792nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).