Hidden Valley Middle vs Montebello Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Valley Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
Montebello Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley Middle Escondido, California | Montebello Intermediate Montebello, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,334 | #1260 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13908 of 15,369 | #15104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 733 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Escondido | Montebello |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 9.9).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Montebello Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.6).
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 Middle better than Montebello Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Valley Middle ranks higher (19.2 vs 9.9 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 Middle and Montebello Intermediate?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Montebello in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley Middle: 733. Montebello Intermediate: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley Middle and Montebello Intermediate rank in California?
Hidden Valley Middle is 989th of 1,334 and Montebello Intermediate is 1260th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).