Deerfield Elementary vs Venado Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 172 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Venado Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
506 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary Irvine, California | Venado Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 5,693 | #88 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6577 of 50,301 | #1673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 615 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 30.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 73% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Venado Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 77.2).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 20.8%).
- •Venado Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 30.8).
- •Deerfield Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 506.
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 Deerfield Elementary better than Venado Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Venado Middle ranks higher (78.8 vs 77.2 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 Deerfield Elementary and Venado Middle?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 615. Venado Middle: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and Venado Middle rank in California?
Deerfield Elementary is 428th of 5,693 and Venado Middle is 88th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).