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Vista Heights Middle School vs. Palm Middle School

Should you attend Vista Heights Middle School or Palm Middle 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.

School Overview

School
Vista Heights Middle School
23049 Old Lake Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Palm Middle School
11900 Slawson Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,454 students in grades 6-8, Vista Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,042 students in grades 6-8, Palm Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,454 students
1,042 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Heights Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Heights Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Heights Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5599 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6567 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Heights Middle 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 Palm Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moreno Valley 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 Palm Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Heights Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moreno Valley 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 Palm Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vista Heights Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palm Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
475
327
Grade 7 Students
490
355
Grade 8 Students
489
360

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 Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Heights Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Heights Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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