Divisadero Middle vs La Joya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Divisadero Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
769 students
La Joya Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
727 students
| Measure | Divisadero Middle Visalia, California | La Joya Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 1,334 | #650 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12445 of 15,369 | #11189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 769 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Joya Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 27.2).
- •La Joya Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •La Joya Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •La Joya Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 79.5%).
- •Divisadero Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.5).
- •Divisadero Middle is the larger school with 769 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 Divisadero Middle better than La Joya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Joya Middle ranks higher (33.5 vs 27.2 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 Divisadero Middle and La Joya Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Divisadero Middle: 769. La Joya Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Divisadero Middle and La Joya Middle rank in California?
Divisadero Middle is 780th of 1,334 and La Joya Middle is 650th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).