De Portola Elementary vs Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 928 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Portola Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
540 students
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
| Measure | De Portola Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 5,693 | #3923 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6132 of 50,301 | #42441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 540 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 27% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Portola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 23.8).
- •De Portola Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •De Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •De Portola Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 79.1%).
- •Linda Vista Magnet Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 27.0).
- •De Portola Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 263.
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 De Portola Elementary better than Linda Vista Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), De Portola Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 23.8 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 De Portola Elementary and Linda Vista Magnet Elementary?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Portola Elementary: 540. Linda Vista Magnet Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Portola Elementary and Linda Vista Magnet Elementary rank in California?
De Portola Elementary is 381st of 5,693 and Linda Vista Magnet Elementary is 3923rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).