Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate vs Pio Pico Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 999 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Pio Pico Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–7
501 students
| Measure | Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Pio Pico Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,334 | #5040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15117 of 15,369 | #47882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 584 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pio Pico Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 9.7).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Pio Pico Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 96.7%).
- •Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.8).
- •Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is the larger school with 584 students compared with 501.
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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate better than Pio Pico Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pio Pico Elementary ranks higher (14.5 vs 9.7 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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate and Pio Pico Elementary?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate: 584. Pio Pico Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate and Pio Pico Elementary rank in California?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is 1265th of 1,334 and Pio Pico Elementary is 5040th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).