Mesa Linda Middle vs Quail Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 8.5 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
Quail Valley Middle
Phelan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
| Measure | Mesa Linda Middle Victorville, California | Quail Valley Middle Phelan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1205 of 1,334 | #789 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14861 of 15,369 | #12498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 32% |
| city | Victorville | Phelan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quail Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 12.4).
- •Quail Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Quail Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 16%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 80.5%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.2).
- •Quail Valley Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 735.
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 Quail Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Quail Valley Middle ranks higher (27.0 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 Quail Valley Middle?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Phelan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Linda Middle: 735. Quail Valley Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Linda Middle and Quail Valley Middle rank in California?
Mesa Linda Middle is 1205th of 1,334 and Quail Valley Middle is 789th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).