Plaza Vista vs Venado Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Venado Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
506 students
| Measure | Plaza Vista Irvine, California | Venado Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #475 of 5,693 | #88 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7082 of 50,301 | #1673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 835 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Venado Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 76.4).
- •Plaza Vista does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Venado Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Plaza Vista does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 20.8%).
- •Venado Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.1).
- •Plaza Vista is the larger school with 835 students compared with 506.
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 Venado Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Venado Middle ranks higher (78.8 vs 76.4 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 Venado Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plaza Vista: 835. Venado Middle: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plaza Vista and Venado Middle rank in California?
Plaza Vista is 475th of 5,693 and Venado Middle is 88th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).