Iron Horse Middle vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Iron Horse Middle San Ramon, California | Pine Valley Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 1,334 | #63 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1250 of 15,369 | #1397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 939 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.9% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.5 vs 80.6).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 9.9%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.9).
- •Pine Valley Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 939.
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 Iron Horse Middle better than Pine Valley Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Iron Horse Middle and Pine Valley Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iron Horse Middle: 939. Pine Valley Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iron Horse Middle and Pine Valley Middle rank in California?
Iron Horse Middle is 51st of 1,334 and Pine Valley Middle is 63rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).