Chaparral High vs Nicolas Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral High
Temecula · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,136 students
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
| Measure | Chaparral High Temecula, California | Nicolas Valley Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 1,343 | #1188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5737 of 16,910 | #15807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,136 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 3,136 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 60.2).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Chaparral High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Chaparral High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 45.4%).
- •Nicolas Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.4).
- •Chaparral High is the larger school with 3,136 students compared with 691.
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 Chaparral High better than Nicolas Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 60.2 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 Chaparral High and Nicolas Valley Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral High: 3,136. Nicolas Valley Elementary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral High and Nicolas Valley Elementary rank in California?
Chaparral High is 243rd of 1,343 and Nicolas Valley Elementary is 1188th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).