Cerro Villa Middle vs Linda Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Linda Vista Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
289 students
| Measure | Cerro Villa Middle Villa Park, California | Linda Vista Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 1,334 | #1202 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8378 of 15,369 | #16046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 747 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| city | Villa Park | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linda Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 46.6).
- •Linda Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Linda Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Linda Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 57.8%).
- •Linda Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.7).
- •Cerro Villa Middle is the larger school with 747 students compared with 289.
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 Linda Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linda Vista Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 46.6 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 Cerro Villa Middle and Linda Vista Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerro Villa Middle: 747. Linda Vista Elementary: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerro Villa Middle and Linda Vista Elementary rank in California?
Cerro Villa Middle is 468th of 1,334 and Linda Vista Elementary is 1202nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).