College Park Elementary vs Venado Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
Venado Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
506 students
| Measure | College Park Elementary Irvine, California | Venado Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #682 of 5,693 | #88 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9629 of 50,301 | #1673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 430 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Venado Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 72.4).
- •Venado Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Venado Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 20.8%).
- •Venado Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.9).
- •Venado Middle is the larger school with 506 students compared with 430.
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 College Park Elementary better than Venado Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Venado Middle ranks higher (78.8 vs 72.4 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 College Park Elementary and Venado Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Park Elementary: 430. Venado Middle: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Park Elementary and Venado Middle rank in California?
College Park Elementary is 682nd of 5,693 and Venado Middle is 88th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).