Michelle Obama Elementary vs Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 699 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michelle Obama Elementary
Panorama City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Vista Middle
Panorama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Elementary Panorama City, California | Vista Middle Panorama City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4954 of 5,693 | #1157 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47596 of 50,301 | #14677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 570 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Panorama City | Panorama City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.1 vs 14.2).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.1%).
- •Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.1).
- •Vista Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 570.
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 Michelle Obama Elementary better than Vista Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Michelle Obama Elementary and Vista Middle?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Panorama City and Panorama City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Elementary: 570. Vista Middle: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Elementary and Vista Middle rank in California?
Michelle Obama Elementary is 4954th of 5,693 and Vista Middle is 1157th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).