Arroyo Elementary vs Pioneer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Pioneer Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Arroyo Elementary Santa Ana, California | Pioneer Middle Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 5,693 | #201 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7753 of 50,301 | #3641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Santa Ana | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 68.6).
- •Arroyo Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Arroyo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 39.4%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 27.9).
- •Pioneer Middle is the larger school with 971 students compared with 585.
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 Arroyo Elementary better than Pioneer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 68.6 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 Arroyo Elementary and Pioneer Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Elementary: 585. Pioneer Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Elementary and Pioneer Middle rank in California?
Arroyo Elementary is 529th of 5,693 and Pioneer Middle is 201st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).