Hidden Valley Middle vs Quantum Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Quantum Academy
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 4–8
289 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley Middle Escondido, California | Quantum Academy Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,334 | #394 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13908 of 15,369 | #7293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 733 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 44% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quantum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 19.2).
- •Quantum Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Quantum Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Quantum Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Hidden Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.2).
- •Hidden Valley Middle is the larger school with 733 students compared with 289.
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 Quantum Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Quantum Academy ranks higher (51.6 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 Quantum Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley Middle: 733. Quantum Academy: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley Middle and Quantum Academy rank in California?
Hidden Valley Middle is 989th of 1,334 and Quantum Academy is 394th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).