La Paz Intermediate vs Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 279 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paz Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
713 students
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
| Measure | La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, California | Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,334 | #3923 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3637 of 15,369 | #42441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 713 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 27% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 23.8).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on math proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 79.1%).
- •Linda Vista Magnet Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.3).
- •La Paz Intermediate is the larger school with 713 students compared with 263.
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 Paz Intermediate better than Linda Vista Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Paz Intermediate ranks higher (68.6 vs 23.8 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 La Paz Intermediate and Linda Vista Magnet Elementary?
About 279 m in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paz Intermediate: 713. Linda Vista Magnet Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paz Intermediate and Linda Vista Magnet Elementary rank in California?
La Paz Intermediate is 200th of 1,334 and Linda Vista Magnet Elementary is 3923rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).