Del Cerro Elementary vs Los Alisos Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Los Alisos Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
| Measure | Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Los Alisos Intermediate Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1535 of 5,693 | #551 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20318 of 50,301 | #9671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 390 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Cerro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 40.7).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 74.5%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate is the larger school with 595 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 Los Alisos Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Del Cerro Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 40.7 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 Del Cerro Elementary and Los Alisos Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Cerro Elementary: 390. Los Alisos Intermediate: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Cerro Elementary and Los Alisos Intermediate rank in California?
Del Cerro Elementary is 1535th of 5,693 and Los Alisos Intermediate is 551st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).