Lisa J. Mails Elementary vs Vista Murrieta High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,006 students
Vista Murrieta High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,328 students
| Measure | Lisa J. Mails Elementary Murrieta, California | Vista Murrieta High Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 5,693 | #289 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16862 of 50,301 | #6645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,006 | 3,328 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 3,328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lisa J. Mails Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 56.7).
- •Lisa J. Mails Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Vista Murrieta High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Lisa J. Mails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 51.5%).
- •Vista Murrieta High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.5).
- •Vista Murrieta High is the larger school with 3,328 students compared with 1,006.
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 Lisa J. Mails Elementary better than Vista Murrieta High?
On the Success Index (US), Lisa J. Mails Elementary ranks higher (61.9 vs 56.7 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 Lisa J. Mails Elementary and Vista Murrieta High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary: 1,006. Vista Murrieta High: 3,328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisa J. Mails Elementary and Vista Murrieta High rank in California?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary is 1268th of 5,693 and Vista Murrieta High is 289th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).