Lucerne Valley Middle vs Teach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucerne Valley Middle
Lucerne Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
Teach Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public middle · Grades 4–6
193 students
| Measure | Lucerne Valley Middle Lucerne Valley, California | Teach Elementary San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,334 | #29 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14356 of 15,369 | #904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 195 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 32.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 92% |
| city | Lucerne Valley | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Teach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 16.5).
- •Teach Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 17%).
- •Teach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Teach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 91.3%).
- •Lucerne Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 32.2).
- •Lucerne Valley Middle is the larger school with 195 students compared with 193.
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 Lucerne Valley Middle better than Teach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Teach Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 16.5 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 Lucerne Valley Middle and Teach Elementary?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Lucerne Valley and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucerne Valley Middle: 195. Teach Elementary: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucerne Valley Middle and Teach Elementary rank in California?
Lucerne Valley Middle is 1073rd of 1,334 and Teach Elementary is 29th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).