Cerro Villa Middle vs Explore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerro Villa Middle
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
747 students
Explore Academy
Orange · Charter other · Grades K–12
126 students
| Measure | Cerro Villa Middle Villa Park, California | Explore Academy Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #468 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #8378 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 747 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Villa Park | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerro Villa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 57.9%).
- •Explore Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 26.7).
- •Cerro Villa Middle is the larger school with 747 students compared with 126.
- •Cerro Villa Middle is a public school while Explore Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cerro Villa Middle better than Explore Academy?
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 Cerro Villa Middle and Explore Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerro Villa Middle: 747. Explore Academy: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerro Villa Middle and Explore Academy rank in California?
Cerro Villa Middle is 468th of 1,334 and Explore Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).