Mountain Shadows Middle vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 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
Valley View Elementary
Nuevo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Mountain Shadows Middle Nuevo, California | Valley View Elementary Nuevo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,334 | #3580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14221 of 15,369 | #40366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 339 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Nuevo | Nuevo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 17.3).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 89.4%).
- •Mountain Shadows Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.1).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 554 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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (27.1 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Nuevo and Nuevo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Shadows Middle: 339. Valley View Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Shadows Middle and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Mountain Shadows Middle is 1045th of 1,334 and Valley View Elementary is 3580th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).