Arroyo Vista Elementary vs Cielo Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Cielo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 5,693 | #2370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9973 of 50,301 | #30406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 508 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 43% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 42.3).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 65.3%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.4).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 487.
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 Vista Elementary better than Cielo Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 42.3 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 Vista Elementary and Cielo Vista Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Vista Elementary: 508. Cielo Vista Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Vista Elementary and Cielo Vista Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is 713th of 5,693 and Cielo Vista Elementary is 2370th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).