Esencia Middle vs San Juan Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km 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
San Juan Hills High
San Juan Capistrano · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students
| Measure | Esencia Middle Rancho Mission Viejo, California | San Juan Hills High San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,334 | #180 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5813 of 15,369 | #4735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 2,641 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 2,641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Rancho Mission Viejo | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Juan Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 58.4).
- •Esencia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 38.1%).
- •Esencia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.4).
- •San Juan Hills High is the larger school with 2,641 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 San Juan Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), San Juan Hills High ranks higher (64.2 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 San Juan Hills High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Rancho Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esencia Middle: 349. San Juan Hills High: 2,641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esencia Middle and San Juan Hills High rank in California?
Esencia Middle is 321st of 1,334 and San Juan Hills High is 180th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).