Arcade Middle vs Los Alisos Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 649 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcade Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Los Alisos Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
| Measure | Arcade Middle Sacramento, California | Los Alisos Intermediate Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,334 | #551 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12811 of 15,369 | #9671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 595 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| city | Sacramento | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alisos Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 25.2).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.8).
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 Arcade Middle better than Los Alisos Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alisos Intermediate ranks higher (40.7 vs 25.2 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 Arcade Middle and Los Alisos Intermediate?
About 649 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcade Middle: 595. Los Alisos Intermediate: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcade Middle and Los Alisos Intermediate rank in California?
Arcade Middle is 828th of 1,334 and Los Alisos Intermediate is 551st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).