Lilac vs Valley Center Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilac
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Valley Center Middle
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Lilac Valley Center, California | Valley Center Middle Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2868 of 5,693 | #931 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34974 of 50,301 | #13572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lilac scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 21.3).
- •Lilac does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Lilac does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Lilac does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 65.8%).
- •Lilac does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.5).
- •Valley Center Middle is the larger school with 766 students compared with 438.
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 Lilac better than Valley Center Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lilac ranks higher (35.5 vs 21.3 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 Lilac and Valley Center Middle?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lilac: 438. Valley Center Middle: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lilac and Valley Center Middle rank in California?
Lilac is 2868th of 5,693 and Valley Center Middle is 931st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).