Mountain Vista Middle vs Shade Canyon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Vista Middle
Kelseyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
Shade Canyon
Kelseyville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
64 students
| Measure | Mountain Vista Middle Kelseyville, California | Shade Canyon Kelseyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1046 of 1,334 | #1302 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14222 of 15,369 | #17384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 405 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Kelseyville | Kelseyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shade Canyon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 17.3).
- •Shade Canyon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 70.4%).
- •Shade Canyon does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 22.5).
- •Mountain Vista Middle is the larger school with 405 students compared with 64.
- •Mountain Vista Middle is a public school while Shade Canyon is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vista Middle better than Shade Canyon?
On the Success Index (US), Shade Canyon ranks higher (61.2 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 Vista Middle and Shade Canyon?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kelseyville and Kelseyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Vista Middle: 405. Shade Canyon: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Vista Middle and Shade Canyon rank in California?
Mountain Vista Middle is 1046th of 1,334 and Shade Canyon is 1302nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).