Pleasanton Middle vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasanton Middle
Pleasanton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
Valley View Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students
| Measure | Pleasanton Middle Pleasanton, California | Valley View Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 1,334 | #1097 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1774 of 15,369 | #14617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 944 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasanton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 65.3).
- •Pleasanton Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Pleasanton Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Pleasanton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 21.1%).
- •Pleasanton Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.2).
- •Pleasanton Middle is the larger school with 944 students compared with 629.
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 Pleasanton Middle better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasanton Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 65.3 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 Pleasanton Middle and Valley View Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasanton Middle: 944. Valley View Elementary: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasanton Middle and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Pleasanton Middle is 98th of 1,334 and Valley View Elementary is 1097th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).