Heritage Elementary vs Rancho del Rey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
Rancho del Rey Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,705 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Chula Vista, California | Rancho del Rey Middle Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 5,693 | #235 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9643 of 50,301 | #4267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 732 | 1,705 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 65.6).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Rancho del Rey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 38.3%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.7).
- •Rancho del Rey Middle is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 732.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Rancho del Rey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 65.6 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 Heritage Elementary and Rancho del Rey Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 732. Rancho del Rey Middle: 1,705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Rancho del Rey Middle rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 685th of 5,693 and Rancho del Rey Middle is 235th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).