Mira Catalina Elementary vs Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
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.
Mira Catalina Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,337 students
| Measure | Mira Catalina Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 5,693 | #368 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5977 of 50,301 | #6833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 1,337 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| city | Rancho Palos Verdes | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Catalina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 53.8).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 67.8%).
- •Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.5).
- •Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is the larger school with 1,337 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 Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Catalina Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 53.8 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 Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Palos Verdes and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Catalina Elementary: 366. Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle: 1,337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Catalina Elementary and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle rank in California?
Mira Catalina Elementary is 368th of 5,693 and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is 368th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).