Arroyo Seco Junior High vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Seco Junior High
Valencia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students
Highlands Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
666 students
| Measure | Arroyo Seco Junior High Valencia, California | Highlands Elementary Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,334 | #2398 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3097 of 15,369 | #30697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,239 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| city | Valencia | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 41.9).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 24.8).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 666.
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 Seco Junior High better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Seco Junior High ranks higher (71.1 vs 41.9 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 Seco Junior High and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Seco Junior High: 1,239. Highlands Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Seco Junior High and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Seco Junior High is 170th of 1,334 and Highlands Elementary is 2398th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).