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Midland Elementary School vs. Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Midland Elementary School or Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Midland Elementary School
13910 Midland Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Valley Elementary School
13000 Bowron Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Midland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Midland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 659 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
588 students
659 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Midland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Midland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Midland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1517 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2951 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Midland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in CA)
41%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Midland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
122
140
Grade 1 Students
74
103
Grade 2 Students
87
104
Grade 3 Students
91
103
Grade 4 Students
118
100
Grade 5 Students
96
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Midland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Midland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Midland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Midland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Midland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Midland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Midland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Midland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Midland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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