John Malcom Elementary vs Richard Henry Dana Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Dana Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | John Malcom Elementary Laguna Niguel, California | Richard Henry Dana Elementary Dana Point, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 5,693 | #2714 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10945 of 50,301 | #33455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 553 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 32% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | Dana Point |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Malcom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 37.8).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 46.2%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 25.1).
- •John Malcom Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 461.
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 John Malcom Elementary better than Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Malcom Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 37.8 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 John Malcom Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and Dana Point in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Malcom Elementary: 553. Richard Henry Dana Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Malcom Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Elementary rank in California?
John Malcom Elementary is 789th of 5,693 and Richard Henry Dana Elementary is 2714th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).