Landmark Middle vs Ridge Crest 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.
Landmark Middle
Moreno Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
Ridge Crest Elementary
Moreno Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
575 students
| Measure | Landmark Middle Moreno Valley, California | Ridge Crest Elementary Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1193 of 1,334 | #3823 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14817 of 15,369 | #41847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 849 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 849 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 35% |
| city | Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 12.9).
- •Ridge Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •Ridge Crest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Ridge Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 87.9%).
- •Landmark Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.0).
- •Landmark Middle is the larger school with 849 students compared with 575.
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 Landmark Middle better than Ridge Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Crest Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 12.9 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 Landmark Middle and Ridge Crest Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Landmark Middle: 849. Ridge Crest Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Landmark Middle and Ridge Crest Elementary rank in California?
Landmark Middle is 1193rd of 1,334 and Ridge Crest Elementary is 3823rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).