Columbia Middle vs Vista Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle
Adelanto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Vista Verde Elementary
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle Adelanto, California | Vista Verde Elementary Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,334 | #5185 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15074 of 15,369 | #48400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 754 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 18% |
| city | Adelanto | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 10.2).
- •Vista Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 4%).
- •Vista Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 83.9%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.5).
- •Vista Verde Elementary is the larger school with 774 students compared with 754.
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 Columbia Middle better than Vista Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Verde Elementary ranks higher (13.3 vs 10.2 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 Columbia Middle and Vista Verde Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Adelanto and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle: 754. Vista Verde Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle and Vista Verde Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Middle is 1256th of 1,334 and Vista Verde Elementary is 5185th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).