La Quinta Middle vs Mountain Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Quinta Middle
La Quinta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
Mountain Vista Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
| Measure | La Quinta Middle La Quinta, California | Mountain Vista Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #886 of 1,334 | #4469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13271 of 15,369 | #45310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 709 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| city | La Quinta | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Quinta Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 19.3).
- •La Quinta Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •La Quinta Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Mountain Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.6).
- •La Quinta Middle is the larger school with 709 students compared with 599.
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 Quinta Middle better than Mountain Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Quinta Middle ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.3 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 La Quinta Middle and Mountain Vista Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Quinta Middle: 709. Mountain Vista Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Quinta Middle and Mountain Vista Elementary rank in California?
La Quinta Middle is 886th of 1,334 and Mountain Vista Elementary is 4469th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).