Del Cerro Elementary vs La Paz Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Cerro Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
La Paz Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
713 students
| Measure | Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo, California | La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1535 of 5,693 | #200 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20318 of 50,301 | #3637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 390 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 56.9).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.3).
- •La Paz Intermediate is the larger school with 713 students compared with 390.
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 Del Cerro Elementary better than La Paz Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), La Paz Intermediate ranks higher (68.6 vs 56.9 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 Del Cerro Elementary and La Paz Intermediate?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Cerro Elementary: 390. La Paz Intermediate: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Cerro Elementary and La Paz Intermediate rank in California?
Del Cerro Elementary is 1535th of 5,693 and La Paz Intermediate is 200th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).