Sierra Vista Middle vs Sparks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
La Puente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Sierra Vista Middle La Puente, California | Sparks Middle La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,334 | #825 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12953 of 15,369 | #12804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.5 vs 25.3).
- •Sparks Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Sparks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 80%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 26.1).
- •Sparks Middle is the larger school with 600 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 Middle?
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 Sierra Vista Middle and Sparks Middle?
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 Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Vista Middle and Sparks Middle rank in California?
Sierra Vista Middle is 850th of 1,334 and Sparks Middle is 825th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).