Hidden Valley Elementary vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Valley Elementary
Martinez · Public elementary · Grades K–5
831 students
Valley View Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley Elementary Martinez, California | Valley View Middle Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1952 of 5,693 | #451 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25695 of 50,301 | #8104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 831 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Martinez | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 47.9).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 49.7%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.8).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary is the larger school with 831 students compared with 819.
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 Valley Elementary better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Valley Elementary ranks higher (49.2 vs 47.9 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 Valley Elementary and Valley View Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Martinez and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley Elementary: 831. Valley View Middle: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley Elementary and Valley View Middle rank in California?
Hidden Valley Elementary is 1952nd of 5,693 and Valley View Middle is 451st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).