Monte Vista Elementary vs Rail Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
769 students
Rail Ranch Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Elementary Murrieta, California | Rail Ranch Elementary Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2053 of 5,693 | #1619 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27039 of 50,301 | #21344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 769 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rail Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 47.2).
- •Rail Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Rail Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.2).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 769 students compared with 603.
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 Monte Vista Elementary better than Rail Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rail Ranch Elementary ranks higher (55.5 vs 47.2 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 Monte Vista Elementary and Rail Ranch Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Elementary: 769. Rail Ranch Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Elementary and Rail Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary is 2053rd of 5,693 and Rail Ranch Elementary is 1619th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).