Del Cerro Elementary vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Valencia Elementary
Laguna Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
525 students
| Measure | Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Valencia Elementary Laguna Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1535 of 5,693 | #636 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20318 of 50,301 | #9149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 390 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Laguna Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 56.9).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 27.6).
- •Valencia Elementary is the larger school with 525 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 Valencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Elementary ranks higher (73.2 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 Valencia Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Cerro Elementary: 390. Valencia Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Cerro Elementary and Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Del Cerro Elementary is 1535th of 5,693 and Valencia Elementary is 636th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).