Golden Valley Middle vs Mary P. Henck Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Mary P. Henck Intermediate
Lake Arrowhead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
607 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Middle San Bernardino, California | Mary P. Henck Intermediate Lake Arrowhead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,334 | #869 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14487 of 15,369 | #13123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | San Bernardino | Lake Arrowhead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary P. Henck Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 15.6).
- •Mary P. Henck Intermediate does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Mary P. Henck Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Mary P. Henck Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 95%).
- •Golden Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.3).
- •Golden Valley Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 607.
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 Golden Valley Middle better than Mary P. Henck Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Mary P. Henck Intermediate ranks higher (23.5 vs 15.6 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 Golden Valley Middle and Mary P. Henck Intermediate?
About 13 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Lake Arrowhead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Middle: 742. Mary P. Henck Intermediate: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Middle and Mary P. Henck Intermediate rank in California?
Golden Valley Middle is 1102nd of 1,334 and Mary P. Henck Intermediate is 869th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).