Community Roots Academy vs Hidden Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
780 students
Hidden Hills Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
| Measure | Community Roots Academy Laguna Niguel, California | Hidden Hills Elementary Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 5,693 | #1961 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6236 of 50,301 | #25815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Roots Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 49.0).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 76.1%).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Community Roots Academy is the larger school with 780 students compared with 330.
- •Community Roots Academy is a charter school while Hidden Hills Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Community Roots Academy better than Hidden Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Community Roots Academy ranks higher (77.8 vs 49.0 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 Community Roots Academy and Hidden Hills Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Roots Academy: 780. Hidden Hills Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Roots Academy and Hidden Hills Elementary rank in California?
Community Roots Academy is 393rd of 5,693 and Hidden Hills Elementary is 1961st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).