Esencia Middle vs Esencia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esencia Middle
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
349 students
Esencia
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
996 students
| Measure | Esencia Middle Rancho Mission Viejo, California | Esencia Rancho Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,334 | #768 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5813 of 15,369 | #10581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 996 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Rancho Mission Viejo | Rancho Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esencia scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 58.4).
- •Esencia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 22.3%).
- •Esencia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 26.9).
- •Esencia is the larger school with 996 students compared with 349.
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 Esencia Middle better than Esencia?
On the Success Index (US), Esencia ranks higher (71.0 vs 58.4 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 Esencia Middle and Esencia?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Rancho Mission Viejo and Rancho Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esencia Middle: 349. Esencia: 996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esencia Middle and Esencia rank in California?
Esencia Middle is 321st of 1,334 and Esencia is 768th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).