Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 590 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
820 students
Valley View Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students
| Measure | Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts Fullerton, California | Valley View Middle Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 1,334 | #451 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9789 of 15,369 | #8104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 820 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Fullerton | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 40.1).
- •Valley View Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 62.6%).
- •Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.8).
- •Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is the larger school with 820 students compared with 819.
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 Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Middle ranks higher (47.9 vs 40.1 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 Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts and Valley View Middle?
About 590 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts: 820. Valley View Middle: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts and Valley View Middle rank in California?
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is 561st of 1,334 and Valley View Middle is 451st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).