Columbine Elementary vs La Vina Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
La Vina Middle
Delano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary Delano, California | La Vina Middle Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1370 of 5,693 | #654 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18386 of 50,301 | #11211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 172 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| city | Delano | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 33.4).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 78.9%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.0).
- •La Vina Middle is the larger school with 521 students compared with 172.
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 Columbine Elementary better than La Vina Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 33.4 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 Columbine Elementary and La Vina Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Delano and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary: 172. La Vina Middle: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary and La Vina Middle rank in California?
Columbine Elementary is 1370th of 5,693 and La Vina Middle is 654th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).