Gavilan View Middle vs Harden Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gavilan View Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Harden Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,101 students
| Measure | Gavilan View Middle Salinas, California | Harden Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,334 | #1044 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13440 of 15,369 | #14215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 556 | 1,101 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gavilan View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 17.3).
- •Harden Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Harden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 87.6%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.2).
- •Harden Middle is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 556.
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 Gavilan View Middle better than Harden Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gavilan View Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 17.3 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 Gavilan View Middle and Harden Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gavilan View Middle: 556. Harden Middle: 1,101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gavilan View Middle and Harden Middle rank in California?
Gavilan View Middle is 908th of 1,334 and Harden Middle is 1044th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).