MT Valley Middle vs Palo Alto Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MT Valley Middle
Canyon Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Palo Alto Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | MT Valley Middle Canyon Lake, Texas | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 1,684 | #1508 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3805 of 15,369 | #12622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 35% |
| city | Canyon Lake | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MT Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 26.3).
- •MT Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •MT Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •MT Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 76.7%).
- •MT Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.6).
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 MT Valley Middle better than Palo Alto Middle?
On the Success Index (US), MT Valley Middle ranks higher (67.9 vs 26.3 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 MT Valley Middle and Palo Alto Middle?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Canyon Lake and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MT Valley Middle: 781. Palo Alto Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MT Valley Middle and Palo Alto Middle rank in Texas?
MT Valley Middle is 324th of 1,684 and Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).