Valor Academy Middle vs Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valor Academy Middle
North Hills · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
Vista Middle
Panorama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
| Measure | Valor Academy Middle North Hills, California | Vista Middle Panorama City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,334 | #1157 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12808 of 15,369 | #14677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| city | North Hills | Panorama City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 14.2).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Valor Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.8%).
- •Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 28.3).
- •Vista Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 510.
- •Valor Academy Middle is a charter school while Vista Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valor Academy Middle better than Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Academy Middle ranks higher (25.3 vs 14.2 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 Valor Academy Middle and Vista Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Hills and Panorama City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valor Academy Middle: 510. Vista Middle: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valor Academy Middle and Vista Middle rank in California?
Valor Academy Middle is 826th of 1,334 and Vista Middle is 1157th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).