Plaza Vista vs Salt Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plaza Vista
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
835 students
Salt Creek Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
835 students
| Measure | Plaza Vista Irvine, California | Salt Creek Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #475 of 5,693 | #581 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7082 of 50,301 | #8352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 835 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Irvine | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaza Vista scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 74.4).
- •Plaza Vista does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Plaza Vista does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.1).
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 Plaza Vista better than Salt Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plaza Vista ranks higher (76.4 vs 74.4 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 Plaza Vista and Salt Creek Elementary?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plaza Vista: 835. Salt Creek Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plaza Vista and Salt Creek Elementary rank in California?
Plaza Vista is 475th of 5,693 and Salt Creek Elementary is 581st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).