Bella Vista Middle vs Nicolas Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Middle Murrieta, California | Nicolas Valley Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,334 | #1188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4961 of 15,369 | #15807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,249 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 1,249 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Murrieta | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 62.3).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Bella Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 45.4%).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.1).
- •Bella Vista Middle is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 691.
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 Nicolas Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 62.3 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 Bella Vista Middle and Nicolas Valley Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Middle: 1,249. Nicolas Valley Elementary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Middle and Nicolas Valley Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Middle is 282nd of 1,334 and Nicolas Valley Elementary is 1188th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).