Mesa Linda Middle vs Silverado High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Silverado High
Victorville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,165 students
| Measure | Mesa Linda Middle Victorville, California | Silverado High Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1205 of 1,334 | #1285 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14861 of 15,369 | #16348 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 735 | 2,165 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 2,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 6% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Silverado High does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Silverado High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 81.4%).
- •Mesa Linda Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.9).
- •Silverado High is the larger school with 2,165 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 Silverado High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mesa Linda Middle and Silverado High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Linda Middle: 735. Silverado High: 2,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Linda Middle and Silverado High rank in California?
Mesa Linda Middle is 1205th of 1,334 and Silverado High is 1285th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).