Mariposa Elementary vs Sonora High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mariposa Elementary
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
504 students
Sonora High
La Habra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
| Measure | Mariposa Elementary Brea, California | Sonora High La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 5,693 | #472 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10268 of 50,301 | #9516 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 1,779 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 1,779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 37% |
| city | Brea | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariposa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 45.8).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Mariposa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 66.5%).
- •Sonora High is the larger school with 1,779 students compared with 504.
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 Mariposa Elementary better than Sonora High?
On the Success Index (US), Mariposa Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 45.8 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 Mariposa Elementary and Sonora High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Brea and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariposa Elementary: 504. Sonora High: 1,779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariposa Elementary and Sonora High rank in California?
Mariposa Elementary is 734th of 5,693 and Sonora High is 472nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).