Highlands Elementary vs Loma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Loma Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Spring Valley, California | Loma Elementary Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3544 of 5,693 | #4049 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40147 of 50,301 | #43086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 28.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 22.8).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Loma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 73.9%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.5 vs 28.6).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 315.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Loma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 22.8 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 Highlands Elementary and Loma Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 357. Loma Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Loma Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 3544th of 5,693 and Loma Elementary is 4049th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).