Sierra Vista K-8 vs Vaca Pena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Vista K-8
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
611 students
Vaca Pena Middle
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
675 students
| Measure | Sierra Vista K-8 Vacaville, California | Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2139 of 5,693 | #865 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28067 of 50,301 | #13494 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 611 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 29.3).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Sierra Vista K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 65%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.6).
- •Vaca Pena Middle is the larger school with 675 students compared with 611.
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 Sierra Vista K-8 better than Vaca Pena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista K-8 ranks higher (45.8 vs 29.3 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 Sierra Vista K-8 and Vaca Pena Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Vista K-8: 611. Vaca Pena Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Vista K-8 and Vaca Pena Middle rank in California?
Sierra Vista K-8 is 2139th of 5,693 and Vaca Pena Middle is 865th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).