Mesa Verde Middle vs Willow Glen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 646 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
Willow Glen Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Middle San Diego, California | Willow Glen Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 1,334 | #395 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1601 of 15,369 | #7297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,178 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 40% |
| city | San Diego | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 51.6).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 40%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 56%).
- •Mesa Verde Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 36.7%).
- •Willow Glen Middle does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.6).
- •Willow Glen Middle is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 1,178.
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 Willow Glen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 51.6 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 Willow Glen Middle?
About 646 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Middle: 1,178. Willow Glen Middle: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Middle and Willow Glen Middle rank in California?
Mesa Verde Middle is 81st of 1,334 and Willow Glen Middle is 395th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).