Melinda Heights Elementary vs Portola Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melinda Heights Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
950 students
Portola Hills Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
809 students
| Measure | Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Portola Hills Elementary Trabuco Canyon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #803 of 5,693 | #569 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11099 of 50,301 | #8213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 950 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Trabuco Canyon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 70.3).
- •Portola Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Portola Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 27.8%).
- •Portola Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 28.8).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary is the larger school with 950 students compared with 809.
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 Melinda Heights Elementary better than Portola Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Portola Hills Elementary ranks higher (74.6 vs 70.3 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 Melinda Heights Elementary and Portola Hills Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Trabuco Canyon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melinda Heights Elementary: 950. Portola Hills Elementary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melinda Heights Elementary and Portola Hills Elementary rank in California?
Melinda Heights Elementary is 803rd of 5,693 and Portola Hills Elementary is 569th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).