Los Cerros Middle vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Cerros Middle
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Vista Grande Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Los Cerros Middle Danville, California | Vista Grande Elementary Danville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 1,334 | #328 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1288 of 15,369 | #5447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerros Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 79.2).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Los Cerros Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 5.1%).
- •Los Cerros Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.7).
- •Vista Grande Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 486.
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 Cerros Middle better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerros Middle ranks higher (81.3 vs 79.2 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 Cerros Middle and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerros Middle: 486. Vista Grande Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerros Middle and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Los Cerros Middle is 55th of 1,334 and Vista Grande Elementary is 328th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).