Alta Vista Elementary vs Paloma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Paloma Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Paloma Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 5,693 | #1085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4463 of 50,301 | #14479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 55% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 65.5).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 55%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 36.2%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.9).
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 Paloma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Elementary ranks higher (80.9 vs 65.5 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 Paloma Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 547. Paloma Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Paloma Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 227th of 5,693 and Paloma Elementary is 1085th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).