Mesa Linda Middle vs Palos Verdes Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Linda Middle
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Palos Verdes Estates · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
| Measure | Mesa Linda Middle Victorville, California | Palos Verdes Intermediate Palos Verdes Estates, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1205 of 1,334 | #61 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14861 of 15,369 | #1384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 73% |
| city | Victorville | Palos Verdes Estates |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 12.4).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on math proficiency (73% vs 5%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 16%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 73.2%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.0).
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 Mesa Linda Middle better than Palos Verdes Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Palos Verdes Intermediate ranks higher (80.7 vs 12.4 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 Mesa Linda Middle and Palos Verdes Intermediate?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Palos Verdes Estates in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Linda Middle: 735. Palos Verdes Intermediate: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Linda Middle and Palos Verdes Intermediate rank in California?
Mesa Linda Middle is 1205th of 1,334 and Palos Verdes Intermediate is 61st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).