La Sierra High vs Mineral King Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Sierra High
Visalia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
191 students
Mineral King Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students
| Measure | La Sierra High Visalia, California | Mineral King Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1228 of 1,343 | #3759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15943 of 16,910 | #41461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 191 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 31% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mineral King Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 15.9).
- •Mineral King Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 2.5%).
- •Mineral King Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •La Sierra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 75.2%).
- •La Sierra High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.7).
- •Mineral King Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 191.
- •La Sierra High is a charter school while Mineral King Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sierra High better than Mineral King Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mineral King Elementary ranks higher (25.4 vs 15.9 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 Sierra High and Mineral King Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Sierra High: 191. Mineral King Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Sierra High and Mineral King Elementary rank in California?
La Sierra High is 1228th of 1,343 and Mineral King Elementary is 3759th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).