Foothill Ranch Elementary vs Mission Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Foothill Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
990 students
Mission Crest Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
989 students
| Measure | Foothill Ranch Elementary Foothill Ranch, California | Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #711 of 5,693 | #4456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9925 of 50,301 | #45236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 990 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 22% |
| city | Foothill Ranch | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 19.4).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 22%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 28%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 63.8%).
- •Mission Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 27.5).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 990 students compared with 989.
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 Foothill Ranch Elementary better than Mission Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Ranch Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 19.4 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 Foothill Ranch Elementary and Mission Crest Elementary?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Foothill Ranch and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Ranch Elementary: 990. Mission Crest Elementary: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Ranch Elementary and Mission Crest Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Ranch Elementary is 711th of 5,693 and Mission Crest Elementary is 4456th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).