Vernon Middle vs Vina Danks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vernon Middle
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 7–8
580 students
Vina Danks Middle
Ontario · Public middle · Grades 7–8
544 students
| Measure | Vernon Middle Montclair, California | Vina Danks Middle Ontario, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,334 | #875 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12520 of 15,369 | #13174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 580 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| city | Montclair | Ontario |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 23.3).
- •Vernon Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90.3%).
- •Vina Danks Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.3).
- •Vernon Middle is the larger school with 580 students compared with 544.
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 Vernon Middle better than Vina Danks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon Middle ranks higher (26.9 vs 23.3 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 Vernon Middle and Vina Danks Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Ontario in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vernon Middle: 580. Vina Danks Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vernon Middle and Vina Danks Middle rank in California?
Vernon Middle is 791st of 1,334 and Vina Danks Middle is 875th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).