Cielo Vista Elementary vs Melinda Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
Melinda Heights Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
950 students
| Measure | Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2370 of 5,693 | #803 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30406 of 50,301 | #11099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 487 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 28.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melinda Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 42.3).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 65.3%).
- •Cielo Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 28.8).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary is the larger school with 950 students compared with 487.
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 Melinda Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melinda Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 42.3 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 Melinda Heights Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cielo Vista Elementary: 487. Melinda Heights Elementary: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cielo Vista Elementary and Melinda Heights Elementary rank in California?
Cielo Vista Elementary is 2370th of 5,693 and Melinda Heights Elementary is 803rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).