Garden Grove Elementary vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Grove Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Valley View Middle
Simi Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students
| Measure | Garden Grove Elementary Simi Valley, California | Valley View Middle Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2424 of 5,693 | #457 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30932 of 50,301 | #8158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 1,329 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 1,329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 41.5).
- •Valley View Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.1).
- •Valley View Middle is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 283.
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 Garden Grove Elementary better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Middle ranks higher (47.7 vs 41.5 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 Garden Grove Elementary and Valley View Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Grove Elementary: 283. Valley View Middle: 1,329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Grove Elementary and Valley View Middle rank in California?
Garden Grove Elementary is 2424th of 5,693 and Valley View Middle is 457th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).