Canyon Middle vs Vista Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 599 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,418 students
Vista Heights Middle
Moreno Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,419 students
| Measure | Canyon Middle Castro Valley, California | Vista Heights Middle Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 1,334 | #854 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4680 of 15,369 | #12989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,418 | 1,419 |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | 1,419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| city | Castro Valley | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 24.3).
- •Canyon Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Canyon Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Canyon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Vista Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.2).
- •Vista Heights Middle is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 1,418.
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 Canyon Middle better than Vista Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 24.3 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 Canyon Middle and Vista Heights Middle?
About 599 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Middle: 1,418. Vista Heights Middle: 1,419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Middle and Vista Heights Middle rank in California?
Canyon Middle is 258th of 1,334 and Vista Heights Middle is 854th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).