Fred Newhart Middle vs Las Flores Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Newhart Middle
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
Las Flores Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Fred Newhart Middle Mission Viejo, California | Las Flores Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,334 | #765 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2788 of 15,369 | #10523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,105 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Newhart Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 71.1).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 33.6%).
- •Fred Newhart Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 25.2).
- •Fred Newhart Middle is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 328.
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 Fred Newhart Middle better than Las Flores Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Newhart Middle ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.1 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 Fred Newhart Middle and Las Flores Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Newhart Middle: 1,105. Las Flores Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Newhart Middle and Las Flores Elementary rank in California?
Fred Newhart Middle is 153rd of 1,334 and Las Flores Elementary is 765th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).