Melva Davis Academy of Excellence vs University Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
University Preparatory
Victorville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,136 students
| Measure | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Victorville, California | University Preparatory Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,334 | #281 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12639 of 15,369 | #6556 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 833 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 26.2).
- •University Preparatory does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •University Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 37%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 74.6%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 26.4).
- •University Preparatory is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 833.
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 Melva Davis Academy of Excellence better than University Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory ranks higher (57.1 vs 26.2 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 Melva Davis Academy of Excellence and University Preparatory?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence: 833. University Preparatory: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melva Davis Academy of Excellence and University Preparatory rank in California?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 808th of 1,334 and University Preparatory is 281st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).