Sierra Vista Middle vs Sparks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Vista Middle
La Puente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
Sparks Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
| Measure | Sierra Vista Middle La Puente, California | Sparks Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,334 | #3522 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12953 of 15,369 | #39997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 24.5).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Sparks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 81.4%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.1).
- •Sparks Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 270.
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 Middle better than Sparks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks Elementary ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.5 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 Middle and Sparks Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Vista Middle: 270. Sparks Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Vista Middle and Sparks Elementary rank in California?
Sierra Vista Middle is 850th of 1,334 and Sparks Elementary is 3522nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).