Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) vs Vista Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
Red Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
97 students
Vista Preparatory Academy
Red Bluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Red Bluff, California | Vista Preparatory Academy Red Bluff, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 1,334 | #753 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9515 of 15,369 | #12211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 97 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Red Bluff | Red Bluff |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 28.5).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 71.2%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.5).
- •Vista Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 541 students compared with 97.
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is a charter school while Vista Preparatory Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) better than Vista Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) ranks higher (41.4 vs 28.5 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 Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) and Vista Preparatory Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Red Bluff and Red Bluff in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA): 97. Vista Preparatory Academy: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) and Vista Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is 540th of 1,334 and Vista Preparatory Academy is 753rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).