Miraleste Intermediate vs Park Western Place Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miraleste Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Park Western Place Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Miraleste Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,334 | #1321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2098 of 15,369 | #17676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 720 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Rancho Palos Verdes | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miraleste Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 60.8).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Miraleste Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Miraleste Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Miraleste Intermediate does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.1).
- •Miraleste Intermediate is the larger school with 720 students compared with 528.
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 Miraleste Intermediate better than Park Western Place Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Miraleste Intermediate ranks higher (76.4 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 Miraleste Intermediate and Park Western Place Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miraleste Intermediate: 720. Park Western Place Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miraleste Intermediate and Park Western Place Elementary rank in California?
Miraleste Intermediate is 121st of 1,334 and Park Western Place Elementary is 1321st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).