Acacia Elementary vs Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acacia Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
661 students
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
820 students
| Measure | Acacia Elementary Fullerton, California | Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 5,693 | #561 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6559 of 50,301 | #9789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 661 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 38% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acacia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 40.1).
- •Acacia Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •Acacia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 51%).
- •Acacia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 62.6%).
- •Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 31.5).
- •Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is the larger school with 820 students compared with 661.
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 Acacia Elementary better than Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Acacia Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 40.1 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 Acacia Elementary and Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acacia Elementary: 661. Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acacia Elementary and Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts rank in California?
Acacia Elementary is 425th of 5,693 and Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is 561st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).