Cypress Village Elementary vs Lisa J. Mails Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Village Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,007 students
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,006 students
| Measure | Cypress Village Elementary Irvine, California | Lisa J. Mails Elementary Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 5,693 | #1268 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8970 of 50,301 | #16862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,006 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 1,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| city | Irvine | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Village Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 61.9).
- •Cypress Village Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Cypress Village Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Cypress Village Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 41.4%).
- •Lisa J. Mails Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 30.5).
- •Cypress Village Elementary is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 1,006.
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 Cypress Village Elementary better than Lisa J. Mails Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Village Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 61.9 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 Cypress Village Elementary and Lisa J. Mails Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Village Elementary: 1,007. Lisa J. Mails Elementary: 1,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Village Elementary and Lisa J. Mails Elementary rank in California?
Cypress Village Elementary is 622nd of 5,693 and Lisa J. Mails Elementary is 1268th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).