Heights Elementary vs Paloma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 662 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Paloma Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary Pittsburg, California | Paloma Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4802 of 5,693 | #1085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46916 of 50,301 | #14479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 55% |
| city | Pittsburg | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paloma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 16.4).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 32%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.8).
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 Heights Elementary better than Paloma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paloma Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 16.4 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 Heights Elementary and Paloma Elementary?
About 662 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary: 547. Paloma Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary and Paloma Elementary rank in California?
Heights Elementary is 4802nd of 5,693 and Paloma Elementary is 1085th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).