Monte Vista Middle vs Rancho Viejo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Middle
San Jacinto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Rancho Viejo Middle
Hemet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,040 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Middle San Jacinto, California | Rancho Viejo Middle Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1077 of 1,334 | #1255 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14375 of 15,369 | #15071 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 893 | 1,040 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 1,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| city | San Jacinto | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 10.3).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Rancho Viejo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.9%).
- •Monte Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.7).
- •Rancho Viejo Middle is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 893.
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 Monte Vista Middle better than Rancho Viejo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Middle ranks higher (16.4 vs 10.3 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 Monte Vista Middle and Rancho Viejo Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between San Jacinto and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Middle: 893. Rancho Viejo Middle: 1,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Middle and Rancho Viejo Middle rank in California?
Monte Vista Middle is 1077th of 1,334 and Rancho Viejo Middle is 1255th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).