Mountain Vista Middle vs Terrace Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 13 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
Terrace Middle
Lakeport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
370 students
| Measure | Mountain Vista Middle Kelseyville, California | Terrace Middle Lakeport, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1046 of 1,334 | #984 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14222 of 15,369 | #13888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 405 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| city | Kelseyville | Lakeport |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 17.3).
- •Terrace Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Mountain Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Mountain Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 78.9%).
- •Terrace Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.5).
- •Mountain Vista Middle is the larger school with 405 students compared with 370.
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 Terrace Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Terrace Middle ranks higher (19.4 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 Terrace Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kelseyville and Lakeport in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Vista Middle: 405. Terrace Middle: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Vista Middle and Terrace Middle rank in California?
Mountain Vista Middle is 1046th of 1,334 and Terrace Middle is 984th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).