Mar Vista Elementary vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
Valencia Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California | Valencia Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2339 of 5,693 | #1235 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30167 of 50,301 | #16488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 270 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 42.7).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.3).
- •Valencia Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 270.
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 Mar Vista Elementary better than Valencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Elementary ranks higher (62.5 vs 42.7 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 Mar Vista Elementary and Valencia Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Valencia Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Elementary and Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 and Valencia Elementary is 1235th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).