San Lorenzo Valley Middle vs Scotts Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
Felton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton, California | Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #384 of 1,334 | #68 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7134 of 15,369 | #1475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| city | Felton | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotts Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 52.3).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 24%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.8).
- •Scotts Valley Middle is the larger school with 463 students compared with 396.
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 San Lorenzo Valley Middle better than Scotts Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Valley Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 52.3 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 San Lorenzo Valley Middle and Scotts Valley Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Felton and Scotts Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle: 396. Scotts Valley Middle: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Lorenzo Valley Middle and Scotts Valley Middle rank in California?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle is 384th of 1,334 and Scotts Valley Middle is 68th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).