Quantum Academy vs Valley Center Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quantum Academy
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 4–8
289 students
Valley Center Middle
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Quantum Academy Escondido, California | Valley Center Middle Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 1,334 | #931 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7293 of 15,369 | #13572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 20% |
| city | Escondido | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quantum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 21.3).
- •Quantum Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Quantum Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Quantum Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 65.8%).
- •Quantum Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.5).
- •Valley Center Middle is the larger school with 766 students compared with 289.
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 Quantum Academy better than Valley Center Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Quantum Academy ranks higher (51.6 vs 21.3 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 Quantum Academy and Valley Center Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quantum Academy: 289. Valley Center Middle: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quantum Academy and Valley Center Middle rank in California?
Quantum Academy is 394th of 1,334 and Valley Center Middle is 931st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).