Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering vs New Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 284 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
New Vista Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Lancaster, California | New Vista Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 1,334 | #1270 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5925 of 15,369 | #15128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 34.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 8% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 9.6).
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering does better on math proficiency (56% vs 8%).
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 21%).
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 91.3%).
- •New Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 34.5).
- •New Vista Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 414.
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 Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering better than New Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering ranks higher (57.9 vs 9.6 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 Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering and New Vista Middle?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering: 414. New Vista Middle: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering and New Vista Middle rank in California?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is 325th of 1,334 and New Vista Middle is 1270th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).