Alta Vista Elementary vs Arroyo Seco Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Arroyo Seco Elementary
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Los Gatos, California | Arroyo Seco Elementary Livermore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 5,693 | #1342 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4961 of 50,301 | #17907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 49% |
| city | Los Gatos | Livermore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 60.4).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 22.4%).
- •Arroyo Seco Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 26.5).
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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Arroyo Seco Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 60.4 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Arroyo Seco Elementary?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Livermore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 584. Arroyo Seco Elementary: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Arroyo Seco Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 278th of 5,693 and Arroyo Seco Elementary is 1342nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).