Los Alamitos High vs Margaret Landell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Alamitos High
Los Alamitos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,915 students
Margaret Landell Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
| Measure | Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos, California | Margaret Landell Elementary Cypress, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,343 | #315 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2864 of 16,910 | #5318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,915 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 2,915 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 83% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Cypress |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Landell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 71.8).
- •Margaret Landell Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Margaret Landell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Los Alamitos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 24.9%).
- •Los Alamitos High does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.5).
- •Los Alamitos High is the larger school with 2,915 students compared with 662.
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 Los Alamitos High better than Margaret Landell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Landell Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 71.8 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 Los Alamitos High and Margaret Landell Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Cypress in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alamitos High: 2,915. Margaret Landell Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alamitos High and Margaret Landell Elementary rank in California?
Los Alamitos High is 93rd of 1,343 and Margaret Landell Elementary is 315th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).