Mira Loma Middle vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Loma Middle
Jurupa Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
711 students
Van Buren Elementary
Jurupa Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Mira Loma Middle Jurupa Valley, California | Van Buren Elementary Jurupa Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,334 | #5373 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14463 of 15,369 | #49076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 711 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Jurupa Valley | Jurupa Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Loma Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 11.4).
- •Mira Loma Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Mira Loma Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Mira Loma Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 91%).
- •Mira Loma Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.7).
- •Mira Loma Middle is the larger school with 711 students compared with 455.
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 Mira Loma Middle better than Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Loma Middle ranks higher (15.8 vs 11.4 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 Mira Loma Middle and Van Buren Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jurupa Valley and Jurupa Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Loma Middle: 711. Van Buren Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Loma Middle and Van Buren Elementary rank in California?
Mira Loma Middle is 1097th of 1,334 and Van Buren Elementary is 5373rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).