Alvarado Elementary vs Moulton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 634 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Moulton Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary San Francisco, California | Moulton Elementary Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #971 of 5,693 | #542 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13257 of 50,301 | #7911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | San Francisco | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moulton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 67.2).
- •Moulton Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Moulton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 30.5%).
- •Moulton Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 26.9).
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Moulton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Moulton Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.2 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 Alvarado Elementary and Moulton Elementary?
About 634 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 538. Moulton Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Moulton Elementary rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 971st of 5,693 and Moulton Elementary is 542nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).