Joan MacQueen Middle vs Mountain Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 873 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
Mountain Vista Middle
Kelseyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
| Measure | Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine, California | Mountain Vista Middle Kelseyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,334 | #1046 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7189 of 15,369 | #14222 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 16% |
| city | Alpine | Kelseyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joan MacQueen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 17.3).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 70.4%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.5).
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 Joan MacQueen Middle better than Mountain Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joan MacQueen Middle ranks higher (52.0 vs 17.3 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 Joan MacQueen Middle and Mountain Vista Middle?
About 873 km in a straight line, between Alpine and Kelseyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joan MacQueen Middle: 405. Mountain Vista Middle: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joan MacQueen Middle and Mountain Vista Middle rank in California?
Joan MacQueen Middle is 391st of 1,334 and Mountain Vista Middle is 1046th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).