Loma Vista Middle vs Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Vista Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,027 students
Wells Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Loma Vista Middle Riverside, California | Wells Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,334 | #1222 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13943 of 15,369 | #14923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,027 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 11.9).
- •Loma Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Loma Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Loma Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 95.8%).
- •Loma Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.6).
- •Loma Vista Middle is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 768.
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 Loma Vista Middle better than Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Vista Middle ranks higher (19.0 vs 11.9 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 Loma Vista Middle and Wells Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Vista Middle: 1,027. Wells Middle: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Vista Middle and Wells Middle rank in California?
Loma Vista Middle is 996th of 1,334 and Wells Middle is 1222nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).