Gabriela Mistral Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 5,693 | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13004 of 50,301 | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Mountain View | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 21.7).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 75.1%).
- •Gabriela Mistral Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.9).
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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 21.7 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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Mountain View and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary: 366. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gabriela Mistral Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary is 956th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).