Del Lago Elementary vs La Madera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Lago Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
La Madera Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo, California | La Madera Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 5,693 | #1013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26274 of 50,301 | #13650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 362 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Madera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 48.3).
- •La Madera Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •La Madera Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •La Madera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 49.2%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 25.2).
- •La Madera Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 362.
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 Lago Elementary better than La Madera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Madera Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 48.3 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 Lago Elementary and La Madera Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Lago Elementary: 362. La Madera Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Lago Elementary and La Madera Elementary rank in California?
Del Lago Elementary is 1989th of 5,693 and La Madera Elementary is 1013th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).