Diamond Valley Middle vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Valley Middle
Hemet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,123 students
Whittier Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students
| Measure | Diamond Valley Middle Hemet, California | Whittier Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1233 of 1,334 | #5566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14968 of 15,369 | #49762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,123 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 14% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 8.8).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 9%).
- •Diamond Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Diamond Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 92.5%).
- •Diamond Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 24.7).
- •Diamond Valley Middle is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 816.
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 Diamond Valley Middle better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Valley Middle ranks higher (11.4 vs 8.8 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 Diamond Valley Middle and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Valley Middle: 1,123. Whittier Elementary: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Valley Middle and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Diamond Valley Middle is 1233rd of 1,334 and Whittier Elementary is 5566th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).