Ingrid B. Lacy Middle vs Vallemar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
Pacifica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Vallemar Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
500 students
| Measure | Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica, California | Vallemar Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,334 | #650 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4821 of 15,369 | #9281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 484 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| city | Pacifica | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vallemar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 63.0).
- •Vallemar Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Vallemar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Vallemar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 19%).
- •Ingrid B. Lacy Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 25.0).
- •Vallemar Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 484.
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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle better than Vallemar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vallemar Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 63.0 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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle and Vallemar Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pacifica and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle: 484. Vallemar Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingrid B. Lacy Middle and Vallemar Elementary rank in California?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is 268th of 1,334 and Vallemar Elementary is 650th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).