Melinda Heights Elementary vs Trabuco 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.
Melinda Heights Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
950 students
Trabuco Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
90 students
| Measure | Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 5,693 | #1077 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11099 of 50,301 | #14428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 950 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 54.5% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Trabuco Canyon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melinda Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 65.6).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54.5%).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 37.8%).
- •Trabuco Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 28.8).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary is the larger school with 950 students compared with 90.
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 Trabuco Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melinda Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 65.6 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 Trabuco Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Trabuco Canyon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melinda Heights Elementary: 950. Trabuco Elementary: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melinda Heights Elementary and Trabuco Elementary rank in California?
Melinda Heights Elementary is 803rd of 5,693 and Trabuco Elementary is 1077th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).