Happy Valley Elementary vs M. H. Stanley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,117 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette, California | M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 5,693 | #19 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2483 of 50,301 | #768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 1,117 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 1,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 84.9).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 5%).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.2).
- •M. H. Stanley Middle is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 463.
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 Happy Valley Elementary better than M. H. Stanley Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Happy Valley Elementary and M. H. Stanley Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 463. M. H. Stanley Middle: 1,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and M. H. Stanley Middle rank in California?
Happy Valley Elementary is 46th of 5,693 and M. H. Stanley Middle is 19th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).