Michelle Obama Elementary vs Mira Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michelle Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
Mira Vista Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–8
510 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Elementary Richmond, California | Mira Vista Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4755 of 5,693 | #3064 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46728 of 50,301 | #36609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 431 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 34% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 16.8).
- •Mira Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Mira Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Mira Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Mira Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.7).
- •Mira Vista Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 431.
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 Mira Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Vista Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 16.8 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 Michelle Obama Elementary and Mira Vista Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Elementary: 431. Mira Vista Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Elementary and Mira Vista Elementary rank in California?
Michelle Obama Elementary is 4755th of 5,693 and Mira Vista Elementary is 3064th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).