Great Valley Academy - Salida vs Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
927 students
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Great Valley Academy - Salida Modesto, California | Salida Middle School - Vella Campus Salida, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2407 of 5,693 | #637 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30813 of 50,301 | #11032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 927 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| city | Modesto | Salida |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 34.2).
- •Salida Middle School - Vella Campus does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 79.8%).
- •Salida Middle School - Vella Campus does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 25.1).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is the larger school with 927 students compared with 673.
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is a charter school while Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Valley Academy - Salida better than Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Great Valley Academy - Salida ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.2 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 Great Valley Academy - Salida and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Salida in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Valley Academy - Salida: 927. Salida Middle School - Vella Campus: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Valley Academy - Salida and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus rank in California?
Great Valley Academy - Salida is 2407th of 5,693 and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is 637th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).