La Colina Junior High vs Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Colina Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
832 students
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,334 | #808 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3866 of 15,369 | #12639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 832 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 20% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Colina Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 26.2).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 20%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 57.5%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.3).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 833 students compared with 832.
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 La Colina Junior High better than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), La Colina Junior High ranks higher (67.6 vs 26.2 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 La Colina Junior High and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Colina Junior High: 832. Melva Davis Academy of Excellence: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Colina Junior High and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence rank in California?
La Colina Junior High is 210th of 1,334 and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 808th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).