San Lorenzo Valley Middle vs SLVUSD Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
SLVUSD Charter
Ben Lomond · Charter other · Grades K–12
301 students
| Measure | San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton, California | SLVUSD Charter Ben Lomond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #384 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #7134 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 396 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Felton | Ben Lomond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SLVUSD Charter does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •SLVUSD Charter does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •SLVUSD Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 24%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 27.4).
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle is the larger school with 396 students compared with 301.
- •San Lorenzo Valley Middle is a public school while SLVUSD Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 SLVUSD Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are San Lorenzo Valley Middle and SLVUSD Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Felton and Ben Lomond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle: 396. SLVUSD Charter: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Lorenzo Valley Middle and SLVUSD Charter rank in California?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle is 384th of 1,334 and SLVUSD Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).