Rancho San Joaquin Middle vs Turtle Rock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
860 students
Turtle Rock Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
881 students
| Measure | Rancho San Joaquin Middle Irvine, California | Turtle Rock Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,334 | #240 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1385 of 15,369 | #4569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 860 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 31.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.7 vs 80.8).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 22.3%).
- •Rancho San Joaquin Middle does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 31.5).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary is the larger school with 881 students compared with 860.
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 Rancho San Joaquin Middle better than Turtle Rock Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rancho San Joaquin Middle and Turtle Rock Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle: 860. Turtle Rock Elementary: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho San Joaquin Middle and Turtle Rock Elementary rank in California?
Rancho San Joaquin Middle is 62nd of 1,334 and Turtle Rock Elementary is 240th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).