Los Alisos Intermediate vs Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 681 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Alisos Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
896 students
| Measure | Los Alisos Intermediate Mission Viejo, California | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #551 of 1,334 | #2924 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9671 of 15,369 | #35467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 595 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alisos Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 34.7).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 28.9).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 896 students compared with 595.
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 Alisos Intermediate better than Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alisos Intermediate ranks higher (40.7 vs 34.7 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 Los Alisos Intermediate and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alisos Intermediate: 595. Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alisos Intermediate and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Los Alisos Intermediate is 551st of 1,334 and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is 2924th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).