La Mesa Junior High vs Valley View Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,017 students
Valley View Community Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students
| Measure | La Mesa Junior High Santa Clarita, California | Valley View Community Elementary Newhall, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 1,334 | #2027 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7813 of 15,369 | #26700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,017 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Newhall |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 47.7).
- •Valley View Community Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Valley View Community Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 73%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.9).
- •La Mesa Junior High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 526.
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 Mesa Junior High better than Valley View Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Junior High ranks higher (49.2 vs 47.7 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 Mesa Junior High and Valley View Community Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Newhall in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Junior High: 1,017. Valley View Community Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Junior High and Valley View Community Elementary rank in California?
La Mesa Junior High is 429th of 1,334 and Valley View Community Elementary is 2027th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).