Dona Merced Elementary vs Victoria Groves Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dona Merced Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Victoria Groves Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
452 students
| Measure | Dona Merced Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California | Victoria Groves Elementary Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1882 of 5,693 | #1161 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24969 of 50,301 | #15413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 547 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Victoria Groves Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 50.3).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.9).
- •Dona Merced Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 452.
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 Dona Merced Elementary better than Victoria Groves Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Victoria Groves Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 50.3 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 Dona Merced Elementary and Victoria Groves Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dona Merced Elementary: 547. Victoria Groves Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dona Merced Elementary and Victoria Groves Elementary rank in California?
Dona Merced Elementary is 1882nd of 5,693 and Victoria Groves Elementary is 1161st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).