Mountain Shadows Middle vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 593 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
Waterloo Elementary
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
339 students
| Measure | Mountain Shadows Middle Nuevo, California | Waterloo Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,334 | #767 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14221 of 15,369 | #12329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 339 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| city | Nuevo | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 17.3).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Mountain Shadows Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.2).
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 Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo Elementary ranks higher (27.9 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 Waterloo Elementary?
About 593 km in a straight line, between Nuevo and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Shadows Middle: 339. Waterloo Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Shadows Middle and Waterloo Elementary rank in California?
Mountain Shadows Middle is 1045th of 1,334 and Waterloo Elementary is 767th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).