Pacific Elementary vs Pauba Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Pauba Valley Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach, California | Pauba Valley Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 5,693 | #976 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3190 of 50,301 | #13311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 66% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 67.2).
- •Pacific Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 66%).
- •Pacific Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Pacific Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 47.8%).
- •Pauba Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.3).
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 Pacific Elementary better than Pauba Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 67.2 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 Pacific Elementary and Pauba Valley Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Elementary: 510. Pauba Valley Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Elementary and Pauba Valley Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Elementary is 96th of 5,693 and Pauba Valley Elementary is 976th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).