Sarah McGarvin Intermediate vs Vista View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
717 students
Vista View Middle
Fountain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Sarah McGarvin Intermediate Westminster, California | Vista View Middle Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,334 | #458 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4871 of 15,369 | #8159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| city | Westminster | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 47.7).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate does better on math proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Sarah McGarvin Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 83.1%).
- •Vista View Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.6).
- •Vista View Middle is the larger school with 724 students compared with 717.
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 Sarah McGarvin Intermediate better than Vista View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah McGarvin Intermediate ranks higher (62.8 vs 47.7 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 Sarah McGarvin Intermediate and Vista View Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate: 717. Vista View Middle: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sarah McGarvin Intermediate and Vista View Middle rank in California?
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate is 276th of 1,334 and Vista View Middle is 458th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).