Mira Catalina Elementary vs Park Western Place Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Park Western Place Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Mira Catalina Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 5,693 | #1321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5977 of 50,301 | #17676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 366 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Rancho Palos Verdes | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Catalina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 60.8).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 66.7%).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.5).
- •Park Western Place Elementary is the larger school with 528 students compared with 366.
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 Park Western Place Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Catalina Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 60.8 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 Mira Catalina Elementary and Park Western Place Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Catalina Elementary: 366. Park Western Place Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Catalina Elementary and Park Western Place Elementary rank in California?
Mira Catalina Elementary is 368th of 5,693 and Park Western Place Elementary is 1321st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).