Ladera Palma Elementary vs Mariposa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students
Mariposa Elementary
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
504 students
| Measure | Ladera Palma Elementary La Habra, California | Mariposa Elementary Brea, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3719 of 5,693 | #734 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41216 of 50,301 | #10268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 583 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 70% |
| city | La Habra | Brea |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariposa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 25.8).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 70.3%).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.3).
- •Ladera Palma Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 504.
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 Ladera Palma Elementary better than Mariposa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mariposa Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 25.8 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 Ladera Palma Elementary and Mariposa Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Habra and Brea in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera Palma Elementary: 583. Mariposa Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera Palma Elementary and Mariposa Elementary rank in California?
Ladera Palma Elementary is 3719th of 5,693 and Mariposa Elementary is 734th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).