Mountain Shadows Middle vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Shadows Middle
Nuevo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
339 students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
| Measure | Mountain Shadows Middle Nuevo, California | Sierra Vista Elementary Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,334 | #4089 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14221 of 15,369 | #43303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 339 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Nuevo | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 17.3).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Mountain Shadows Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.1).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 339.
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 Mountain Shadows Middle better than Sierra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 17.3 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 Mountain Shadows Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Nuevo and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Shadows Middle: 339. Sierra Vista Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Shadows Middle and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Mountain Shadows Middle is 1045th of 1,334 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 4089th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).