La Paz Intermediate vs Tierra del Sol Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 109 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
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, California | Tierra del Sol Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,334 | #577 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3637 of 15,369 | #9980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 713 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 29% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 39.3).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on math proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 44%).
- •La Paz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 41.4%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.3).
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 Tierra del Sol Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Paz Intermediate ranks higher (68.6 vs 39.3 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 Tierra del Sol Middle?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paz Intermediate: 713. Tierra del Sol Middle: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paz Intermediate and Tierra del Sol Middle rank in California?
La Paz Intermediate is 200th of 1,334 and Tierra del Sol Middle is 577th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).