Casa de Oro Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casa de Oro Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Highlands Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Casa de Oro Elementary Spring Valley, California | Highlands Elementary Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3726 of 5,693 | #3544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41255 of 50,301 | #40147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 25.7).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Casa de Oro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Casa de Oro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 73.9%).
- •Casa de Oro Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 27.5).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 320.
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 Casa de Oro Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 25.7 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 Casa de Oro Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casa de Oro Elementary: 320. Highlands Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casa de Oro Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Casa de Oro Elementary is 3726th of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 3544th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).