Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary vs La Mirada Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
| Measure | Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Vista, California | La Mirada Academy San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2062 of 5,693 | #4253 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27090 of 50,301 | #44222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 579 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 26% |
| city | Vista | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 21.0).
- •Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 77.4%).
- •Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.5).
- •La Mirada Academy is the larger school with 868 students compared with 579.
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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary better than La Mirada Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary ranks higher (47.1 vs 21.0 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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary and La Mirada Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Vista and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary: 579. La Mirada Academy: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary and La Mirada Academy rank in California?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is 2062nd of 5,693 and La Mirada Academy is 4253rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).