Burton Valley Elementary vs M. H. Stanley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,117 students
| Measure | Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette, California | M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 5,693 | #19 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2657 of 50,301 | #768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 1,117 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 1,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.5 vs 84.9).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 5%).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.3).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 653.
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 Burton Valley Elementary better than M. H. Stanley Middle?
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 Burton Valley Elementary and M. H. Stanley Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Valley Elementary: 653. M. H. Stanley Middle: 1,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Valley Elementary and M. H. Stanley Middle rank in California?
Burton Valley Elementary is 57th of 5,693 and M. H. Stanley Middle is 19th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).