Melinda Heights Elementary vs Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,153 students
| Measure | Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #803 of 5,693 | #166 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11099 of 50,301 | #3029 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 950 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 70.3).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 29.1%).
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 28.8).
- •Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 950.
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 Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate ranks higher (71.5 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 Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melinda Heights Elementary: 950. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melinda Heights Elementary and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate rank in California?
Melinda Heights Elementary is 803rd of 5,693 and Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is 166th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).