Chalone Peaks Middle vs Vista Verde Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalone Peaks Middle
King City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Vista Verde Middle
Greenfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
727 students
| Measure | Chalone Peaks Middle King City, California | Vista Verde Middle Greenfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,334 | #1108 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14869 of 15,369 | #14518 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 854 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | King City | Greenfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Verde Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 12.3).
- •Vista Verde Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Vista Verde Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 91.5%).
- •Vista Verde Middle does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.9).
- •Chalone Peaks Middle is the larger school with 854 students compared with 727.
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 Chalone Peaks Middle better than Vista Verde Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Verde Middle ranks higher (15.4 vs 12.3 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 Chalone Peaks Middle and Vista Verde Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between King City and Greenfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalone Peaks Middle: 854. Vista Verde Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalone Peaks Middle and Vista Verde Middle rank in California?
Chalone Peaks Middle is 1207th of 1,334 and Vista Verde Middle is 1108th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).