College Preparatory Middle vs Spring Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Spring Valley Academy
Spring Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | College Preparatory Middle Spring Valley, California | Spring Valley Academy Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 1,334 | #897 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2316 of 15,369 | #13367 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 20% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Preparatory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 22.3).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 20%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 35%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 77.4%).
- •Spring Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.9).
- •Spring Valley Academy is the larger school with 597 students compared with 397.
- •College Preparatory Middle is a charter school while Spring Valley Academy 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 Spring Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), College Preparatory Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 22.3 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 College Preparatory Middle and Spring Valley Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Preparatory Middle: 397. Spring Valley Academy: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Preparatory Middle and Spring Valley Academy rank in California?
College Preparatory Middle is 131st of 1,334 and Spring Valley Academy is 897th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).