Palos Verdes Intermediate vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Palos Verdes Estates · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
Vista Grande Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes Intermediate Palos Verdes Estates, California | Vista Grande Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 1,334 | #150 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1384 of 15,369 | #3717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 735 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 80.7).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 11%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate is the larger school with 735 students compared with 355.
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 Palos Verdes Intermediate better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 80.7 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 Palos Verdes Intermediate and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes Intermediate: 735. Vista Grande Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes Intermediate and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Palos Verdes Intermediate is 61st of 1,334 and Vista Grande Elementary is 150th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).