Lompoc Valley Middle vs Mitchell Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lompoc Valley Middle
Lompoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
Mitchell Intermediate
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
| Measure | Lompoc Valley Middle Lompoc, California | Mitchell Intermediate Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,334 | #740 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14114 of 15,369 | #12114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 744 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| city | Lompoc | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 18.0).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 82%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.0).
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 Lompoc Valley Middle better than Mitchell Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Intermediate ranks higher (29.0 vs 18.0 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 Lompoc Valley Middle and Mitchell Intermediate?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lompoc Valley Middle: 744. Mitchell Intermediate: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lompoc Valley Middle and Mitchell Intermediate rank in California?
Lompoc Valley Middle is 1026th of 1,334 and Mitchell Intermediate is 740th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).