Melva Davis Academy of Excellence vs Vista Innovation and Design Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 149 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
Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
| Measure | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Victorville, California | Vista Innovation and Design Academy Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,334 | #467 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12639 of 15,369 | #8368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 833 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 40% |
| city | Victorville | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 26.2).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 58.2%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.8).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy is the larger school with 834 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 Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Innovation and Design Academy ranks higher (46.7 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 Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence: 833. Vista Innovation and Design Academy: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melva Davis Academy of Excellence and Vista Innovation and Design Academy rank in California?
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 808th of 1,334 and Vista Innovation and Design Academy is 467th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).