Mesa Verde Middle vs Walnut Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Walnut Canyon Elementary
Moorpark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Middle Moorpark, California | Walnut Canyon Elementary Moorpark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #317 of 1,334 | #694 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5660 of 15,369 | #9759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 574 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Moorpark | Moorpark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 59.2).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 32.1%).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.1).
- •Mesa Verde Middle is the larger school with 574 students compared with 486.
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 Walnut Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Canyon Elementary ranks higher (72.3 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 Walnut Canyon Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Moorpark and Moorpark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Middle: 574. Walnut Canyon Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Middle and Walnut Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle is 317th of 1,334 and Walnut Canyon Elementary is 694th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).