Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary vs Vista Verde Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 634 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Moreno Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
Vista Verde Middle
Moreno Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
| Measure | Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Moreno Valley, California | Vista Verde Middle Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3003 of 5,693 | #917 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36119 of 50,301 | #13502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 23% |
| city | Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 21.7).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Vista Verde Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.1).
- •Vista Verde Middle is the larger school with 900 students compared with 639.
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 Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary better than Vista Verde Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks higher (33.7 vs 21.7 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Vista Verde Middle?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary: 639. Vista Verde Middle: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Vista Verde Middle rank in California?
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is 3003rd of 5,693 and Vista Verde Middle is 917th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).