Melinda Heights Elementary vs Trabuco Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 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 Hills High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,475 students
| Measure | Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 5,693 | #220 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11099 of 50,301 | #5355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 950 | 2,475 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 2,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melinda Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 61.8).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Melinda Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 37.3%).
- •Trabuco Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.8).
- •Trabuco Hills High is the larger school with 2,475 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 Trabuco Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Melinda Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 61.8 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 Melinda Heights Elementary and Trabuco Hills High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melinda Heights Elementary: 950. Trabuco Hills High: 2,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melinda Heights Elementary and Trabuco Hills High rank in California?
Melinda Heights Elementary is 803rd of 5,693 and Trabuco Hills High is 220th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).