Mira Catalina Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 618 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Catalina Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Mira Catalina Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 5,693 | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5977 of 50,301 | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Rancho Palos Verdes | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Catalina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 21.7).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 75.1%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.9).
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 Mira Catalina Elementary better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Catalina Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 21.7 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 Mira Catalina Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 618 km in a straight line, between Rancho Palos Verdes and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Catalina Elementary: 366. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Catalina Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Mira Catalina Elementary is 368th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).