Mesa Verde Middle vs Piedmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 498 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde Middle
Moorpark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
Piedmont Middle
Piedmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Middle Moorpark, California | Piedmont Middle Piedmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #317 of 1,334 | #10 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5660 of 15,369 | #464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 574 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 86% |
| city | Moorpark | Piedmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 59.2).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 48%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 60%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 32.1%).
- •Piedmont Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 26.1).
- •Piedmont Middle is the larger school with 575 students compared with 574.
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 Verde Middle better than Piedmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Middle ranks higher (88.0 vs 59.2 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 Mesa Verde Middle and Piedmont Middle?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Moorpark and Piedmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Middle: 574. Piedmont Middle: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Middle and Piedmont Middle rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle is 317th of 1,334 and Piedmont Middle is 10th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).