Del Cerro Elementary vs Mission Viejo High
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
Mission Viejo High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,566 students
| Measure | Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Mission Viejo High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1535 of 5,693 | #291 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20318 of 50,301 | #6657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,566 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 1,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.9 vs 56.6).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 53.1%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.4).
- •Mission Viejo High is the larger school with 1,566 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 Mission Viejo High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Cerro Elementary and Mission Viejo High?
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. Mission Viejo High: 1,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Cerro Elementary and Mission Viejo High rank in California?
Del Cerro Elementary is 1535th of 5,693 and Mission Viejo High is 291st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).