Cielo Vista Elementary vs Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cielo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2370 of 5,693 | #3563 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30406 of 50,301 | #40264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 28% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cielo Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 27.2).
- •Cielo Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Cielo Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 65.3%).
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 Cielo Vista Elementary better than Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cielo Vista Elementary ranks higher (42.3 vs 27.2 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 Cielo Vista Elementary and Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cielo Vista Elementary: 487. Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cielo Vista Elementary and Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary rank in California?
Cielo Vista Elementary is 2370th of 5,693 and Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary is 3563rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).