Carl Hankey Middle vs Viejo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Hankey Middle
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
Viejo Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Carl Hankey Middle Mission Viejo, California | Viejo Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,334 | #2382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3454 of 15,369 | #30527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 181 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Hankey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 42.2).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 24.8).
- •Viejo Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 181.
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 Carl Hankey Middle better than Viejo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Hankey Middle ranks higher (69.5 vs 42.2 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 Carl Hankey Middle and Viejo Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Hankey Middle: 181. Viejo Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Hankey Middle and Viejo Elementary rank in California?
Carl Hankey Middle is 191st of 1,334 and Viejo Elementary is 2382nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).