La Jolla Elementary vs Vista del Lago High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Jolla Elementary
Moreno Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
671 students
Vista del Lago High
Moreno Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,924 students
| Measure | La Jolla Elementary Moreno Valley, California | Vista del Lago High Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4575 of 5,693 | #935 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45861 of 50,301 | #14063 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,924 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| city | Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Lago High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 18.4).
- •La Jolla Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Vista del Lago High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •La Jolla Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Vista del Lago High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.9).
- •Vista del Lago High is the larger school with 1,924 students compared with 671.
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 La Jolla Elementary better than Vista del Lago High?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Lago High ranks higher (26.6 vs 18.4 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 La Jolla Elementary and Vista del Lago High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Jolla Elementary: 671. Vista del Lago High: 1,924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Jolla Elementary and Vista del Lago High rank in California?
La Jolla Elementary is 4575th of 5,693 and Vista del Lago High is 935th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).