Hidden Springs Elementary vs Vista Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Springs Elementary
Moreno Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Vista Heights Middle
Moreno Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,419 students
| Measure | Hidden Springs Elementary Moreno Valley, California | Vista Heights Middle Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3109 of 5,693 | #854 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36910 of 50,301 | #12989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 565 | 1,419 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 1,419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 24.3).
- •Hidden Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Hidden Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Hidden Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 80.3%).
- •Vista Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.6).
- •Vista Heights Middle is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 565.
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 Hidden Springs Elementary better than Vista Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Springs Elementary ranks higher (32.5 vs 24.3 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 Hidden Springs Elementary and Vista Heights Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Springs Elementary: 565. Vista Heights Middle: 1,419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Springs Elementary and Vista Heights Middle rank in California?
Hidden Springs Elementary is 3109th of 5,693 and Vista Heights Middle is 854th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).