Arroyo Vista Elementary vs Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 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
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,153 students
| Measure | Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #713 of 5,693 | #166 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9973 of 50,301 | #3029 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 508 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 71.5).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 29.1%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.5).
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 508.
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 Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arroyo Vista Elementary and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Vista Elementary: 508. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Vista Elementary and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is 713th of 5,693 and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is 166th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).