Divisadero Middle vs University Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 957 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Divisadero Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
769 students
University Preparatory High
Visalia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
253 students
| Measure | Divisadero Middle Visalia, California | University Preparatory High Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #780 of 1,334 | #114 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12445 of 15,369 | #3359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 769 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 31.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 64.5% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 27.2).
- •University Preparatory High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 22%).
- •University Preparatory High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 49%).
- •University Preparatory High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 79.5%).
- •Divisadero Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 31.6).
- •Divisadero Middle is the larger school with 769 students compared with 253.
- •Divisadero Middle is a public school while University Preparatory High is a charter 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 Divisadero Middle better than University Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory High ranks higher (69.8 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 University Preparatory High?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Divisadero Middle: 769. University Preparatory High: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Divisadero Middle and University Preparatory High rank in California?
Divisadero Middle is 780th of 1,334 and University Preparatory High is 114th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).