Pine Valley Middle vs Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Wells Middle
Dublin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students
| Measure | Pine Valley Middle San Ramon, California | Wells Middle Dublin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 1,334 | #228 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1397 of 15,369 | #4190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 973 | 1,041 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| city | San Ramon | Dublin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 66.0).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 22.5%).
- •Wells Middle does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.9).
- •Wells Middle is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 973.
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 Pine Valley Middle better than Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Valley Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 66.0 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 Pine Valley Middle and Wells Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and Dublin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Valley Middle: 973. Wells Middle: 1,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Valley Middle and Wells Middle rank in California?
Pine Valley Middle is 63rd of 1,334 and Wells Middle is 228th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).