Da Vinci RISE High vs Prairie Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 184 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci RISE High
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
167 students
Prairie Vista Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Da Vinci RISE High El Segundo, California | Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,343 | #831 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16550 of 16,910 | #12841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 167 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 33.4 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 29% |
| city | El Segundo | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 10.7).
- •Prairie Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •Prairie Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Da Vinci RISE High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Prairie Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 33.4).
- •Prairie Vista Middle is the larger school with 674 students compared with 167.
- •Da Vinci RISE High is a charter school while Prairie Vista Middle 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 Da Vinci RISE High better than Prairie Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Vista Middle ranks higher (25.1 vs 10.7 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 Da Vinci RISE High and Prairie Vista Middle?
About 184 m in a straight line, between El Segundo and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci RISE High: 167. Prairie Vista Middle: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci RISE High and Prairie Vista Middle rank in California?
Da Vinci RISE High is 1309th of 1,343 and Prairie Vista Middle is 831st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).