Pauba Valley Elementary vs Vail Ranch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauba Valley Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Vail Ranch Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
| Measure | Pauba Valley Elementary Temecula, California | Vail Ranch Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #976 of 5,693 | #198 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13311 of 50,301 | #3594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vail Ranch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 67.2).
- •Pauba Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Pauba Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Vail Ranch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 47.8%).
- •Vail Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.2).
- •Vail Ranch Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 510.
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 Pauba Valley Elementary better than Vail Ranch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vail Ranch Middle ranks higher (68.8 vs 67.2 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 Pauba Valley Elementary and Vail Ranch Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pauba Valley Elementary: 510. Vail Ranch Middle: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pauba Valley Elementary and Vail Ranch Middle rank in California?
Pauba Valley Elementary is 976th of 5,693 and Vail Ranch Middle is 198th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).