Columbus Tustin Middle vs Loma Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Tustin Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Loma Vista Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin, California | Loma Vista Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,334 | #2309 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11146 of 15,369 | #29891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Tustin | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 33.7).
- •Loma Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Loma Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 85.6%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.5).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 433.
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 Columbus Tustin Middle better than Loma Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Vista Elementary ranks higher (43.1 vs 33.7 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 Columbus Tustin Middle and Loma Vista Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tustin and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Tustin Middle: 583. Loma Vista Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Tustin Middle and Loma Vista Elementary rank in California?
Columbus Tustin Middle is 647th of 1,334 and Loma Vista Elementary is 2309th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).