Sierra Vista Middle vs Valinda School of Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Valinda School of Academics
Valinda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
| Measure | Sierra Vista Middle La Puente, California | Valinda School of Academics Valinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,334 | #3697 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12953 of 15,369 | #41113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | La Puente | Valinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valinda School of Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 24.5).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 80%).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.8).
- •Valinda School of Academics is the larger school with 306 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 Valinda School of Academics?
On the Success Index (US), Valinda School of Academics ranks higher (26.0 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 Valinda School of Academics?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between La Puente and Valinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Vista Middle: 270. Valinda School of Academics: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Vista Middle and Valinda School of Academics rank in California?
Sierra Vista Middle is 850th of 1,334 and Valinda School of Academics is 3697th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).