Alta Vista Elementary vs Machado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 301 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Porterville, California | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5587 of 5,693 | #5434 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49830 of 50,301 | #49307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 21% |
| city | Porterville | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Machado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 8.3).
- •Machado Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Machado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 91.3%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.1).
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 Machado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Machado Elementary ranks higher (10.6 vs 8.3 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Machado Elementary?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 531. Machado Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Machado Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 5587th of 5,693 and Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).