Mission Middle vs Pacific Avenue Academy of Music
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Middle
Jurupa Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
Pacific Avenue Academy of Music
Jurupa Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
352 students
| Measure | Mission Middle Jurupa Valley, California | Pacific Avenue Academy of Music Jurupa Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,334 | #3885 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15044 of 15,369 | #42248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 612 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Jurupa Valley | Jurupa Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Avenue Academy of Music scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 10.6).
- •Pacific Avenue Academy of Music does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Pacific Avenue Academy of Music does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Pacific Avenue Academy of Music does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 87.7%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.0).
- •Mission Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 352.
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 Mission Middle better than Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Avenue Academy of Music ranks higher (24.1 vs 10.6 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 Mission Middle and Pacific Avenue Academy of Music?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jurupa Valley and Jurupa Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Middle: 612. Pacific Avenue Academy of Music: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Middle and Pacific Avenue Academy of Music rank in California?
Mission Middle is 1252nd of 1,334 and Pacific Avenue Academy of Music is 3885th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).