Lilac vs Valley Center Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilac
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Valley Center Primary
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–2
496 students
| Measure | Lilac Valley Center, California | Valley Center Primary Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2868 of 5,693 | #2844 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34974 of 50,301 | #34718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 438 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.5 vs 35.9).
- •Lilac does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 59.7%).
- •Valley Center Primary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.9).
- •Valley Center Primary is the larger school with 496 students compared with 438.
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 Lilac better than Valley Center Primary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lilac and Valley Center Primary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lilac: 438. Valley Center Primary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lilac and Valley Center Primary rank in California?
Lilac is 2868th of 5,693 and Valley Center Primary is 2844th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).