Golden Valley Middle vs Sierramont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 548 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
Sierramont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Middle San Bernardino, California | Sierramont Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,334 | #148 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14487 of 15,369 | #2658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 65% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierramont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 15.6).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 17%).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Sierramont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 95%).
- •Golden Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.9).
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 Sierramont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierramont Middle ranks higher (73.4 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 Sierramont Middle?
About 548 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Middle: 742. Sierramont Middle: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Middle and Sierramont Middle rank in California?
Golden Valley Middle is 1102nd of 1,334 and Sierramont Middle is 148th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).