Mountain View Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
851 students
Sierra Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
829 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Riverside, California | Sierra Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3665 of 5,693 | #975 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40929 of 50,301 | #13806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 851 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 21% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 19.9).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 88.5%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.3).
- •Mountain View Elementary is the larger school with 851 students compared with 829.
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 View Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (26.2 vs 19.9 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 View Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 851. Sierra Middle: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in California?
Mountain View Elementary is 3665th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 975th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).