La Paz Intermediate vs Montevideo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km 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
Montevideo Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, California | Montevideo Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,334 | #1374 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3637 of 15,369 | #18415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 713 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 59.7).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 45.7%).
- •Montevideo Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.3).
- •La Paz Intermediate is the larger school with 713 students compared with 444.
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 Montevideo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Paz Intermediate ranks higher (68.6 vs 59.7 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 La Paz Intermediate and Montevideo Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paz Intermediate: 713. Montevideo Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paz Intermediate and Montevideo Elementary rank in California?
La Paz Intermediate is 200th of 1,334 and Montevideo Elementary is 1374th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).