Bella Vista Middle vs French Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,249 students
French Valley Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
755 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Middle Murrieta, California | French Valley Elementary Winchester, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,334 | #1204 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4961 of 15,369 | #16095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,249 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 1,249 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Murrieta | Winchester |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.3 vs 63.0).
- •French Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •French Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •French Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 36.4%).
- •French Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.1).
- •Bella Vista Middle is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 755.
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 Bella Vista Middle better than French Valley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bella Vista Middle and French Valley Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Winchester in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Middle: 1,249. French Valley Elementary: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Middle and French Valley Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Middle is 282nd of 1,334 and French Valley Elementary is 1204th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).