Shivela Middle vs Sierra Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shivela Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,282 students
Sierra Vista Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,282 students
| Measure | Shivela Middle Murrieta, California | Sierra Vista Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #450 of 1,334 | #86 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8103 of 15,369 | #1649 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,282 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 73% |
| city | Murrieta | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 47.9).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 66.1%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 28.5).
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 Shivela Middle better than Sierra Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 47.9 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 Shivela Middle and Sierra Vista Middle?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shivela Middle: 1,282. Sierra Vista Middle: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shivela Middle and Sierra Vista Middle rank in California?
Shivela Middle is 450th of 1,334 and Sierra Vista Middle is 86th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).