Early Childhood Center vs John Malcom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Dana Point · Public other
John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Dana Point, California | John Malcom Elementary Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #789 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #10945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | – | Grades K–5 |
| Students | – | 553 |
| Enrollment | – | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Dana Point | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
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 Early Childhood Center better than John Malcom Elementary?
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 Early Childhood Center and John Malcom Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Dana Point and Laguna Niguel in California.
How do Early Childhood Center and John Malcom Elementary rank in California?
Early Childhood Center is unranked and John Malcom Elementary is 789th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).