Lakeview Junior High vs Scotts Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Lakeview Junior High Santa Maria, California | Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #587 of 1,334 | #68 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10140 of 15,369 | #1475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| city | Santa Maria | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotts Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 38.6).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 72.4%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.4).
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 Lakeview Junior High better than Scotts Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Valley Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 38.6 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 Lakeview Junior High and Scotts Valley Middle?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Scotts Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Junior High: 463. Scotts Valley Middle: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Junior High and Scotts Valley Middle rank in California?
Lakeview Junior High is 587th of 1,334 and Scotts Valley Middle is 68th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).