Hidden Valley Middle vs Orange Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Orange Glen Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley Middle Escondido, California | Orange Glen Elementary Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,334 | #3667 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13908 of 15,369 | #40936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 733 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 19.2).
- •Orange Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Orange Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Orange Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 94.3%).
- •Orange Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.3).
- •Hidden Valley Middle is the larger school with 733 students compared with 470.
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 Orange Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Glen Elementary ranks higher (26.2 vs 19.2 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 Hidden Valley Middle and Orange Glen Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley Middle: 733. Orange Glen Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley Middle and Orange Glen Elementary rank in California?
Hidden Valley Middle is 989th of 1,334 and Orange Glen Elementary is 3667th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).