Divisadero Middle vs Visalia Charter Independent Study
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 466 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
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Visalia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
515 students
| Measure | Divisadero Middle Visalia, California | Visalia Charter Independent Study Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 1,334 | #809 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12445 of 15,369 | #13131 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 769 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Visalia Charter Independent Study scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 27.2).
- •Divisadero Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Divisadero Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Visalia Charter Independent Study does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 79.5%).
- •Visalia Charter Independent Study does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 22.0).
- •Divisadero Middle is the larger school with 769 students compared with 515.
- •Divisadero Middle is a public school while Visalia Charter Independent Study 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 Visalia Charter Independent Study?
On the Success Index (US), Visalia Charter Independent Study ranks higher (31.0 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 Visalia Charter Independent Study?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Divisadero Middle: 769. Visalia Charter Independent Study: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Divisadero Middle and Visalia Charter Independent Study rank in California?
Divisadero Middle is 780th of 1,334 and Visalia Charter Independent Study is 809th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).