Esencia vs Ladera Ranch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esencia
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
996 students
Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
| Measure | Esencia Rancho Mission Viejo, California | Ladera Ranch Middle Ladera Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #768 of 5,693 | #58 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10581 of 50,301 | #1310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 996 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| city | Rancho Mission Viejo | Ladera Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladera Ranch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 71.0).
- •Ladera Ranch Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Ladera Ranch Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Esencia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 19%).
- •Ladera Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.9).
- •Ladera Ranch Middle is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 996.
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 better than Ladera Ranch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ladera Ranch Middle ranks higher (81.1 vs 71.0 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 and Ladera Ranch Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Rancho Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esencia: 996. Ladera Ranch Middle: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esencia and Ladera Ranch Middle rank in California?
Esencia is 768th of 5,693 and Ladera Ranch Middle is 58th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).