Mission Viejo High vs Montevideo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Viejo High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,566 students
Montevideo Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | Mission Viejo High Mission Viejo, California | Montevideo Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,343 | #1374 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6657 of 16,910 | #18415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,566 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 1,566 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montevideo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 56.6).
- •Montevideo Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 45.7%).
- •Montevideo Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Mission Viejo High is the larger school with 1,566 students compared with 444.
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 Mission Viejo High better than Montevideo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montevideo Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 56.6 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 Mission Viejo High and Montevideo Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Viejo High: 1,566. Montevideo Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Viejo High and Montevideo Elementary rank in California?
Mission Viejo High is 291st of 1,343 and Montevideo Elementary is 1374th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).