College Preparatory Middle vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Preparatory Middle
Spring Valley · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
Highlands Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | College Preparatory Middle Spring Valley, California | Highlands Elementary Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 1,334 | #3544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2316 of 15,369 | #40147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 35% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Preparatory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 27.4).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 35%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 73.9%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 27.5).
- •College Preparatory Middle is the larger school with 397 students compared with 357.
- •College Preparatory Middle is a charter school while Highlands Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 College Preparatory Middle better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Preparatory Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 27.4 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 College Preparatory Middle and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Preparatory Middle: 397. Highlands Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Preparatory Middle and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
College Preparatory Middle is 131st of 1,334 and Highlands Elementary is 3544th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).