Delta Charter vs Mar Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 560 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delta Charter
Aptos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
| Measure | Delta Charter Aptos, California | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #747 of 1,343 | #2339 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12565 of 16,910 | #30167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 113 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mar Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 33.4).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34.5%).
- •Delta Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 54.1%).
- •Delta Charter does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.0).
- •Mar Vista Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 113.
- •Delta Charter is a charter school while Mar Vista Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Delta Charter better than Mar Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mar Vista Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 33.4 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 Delta Charter and Mar Vista Elementary?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delta Charter: 113. Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delta Charter and Mar Vista Elementary rank in California?
Delta Charter is 747th of 1,343 and Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).