Star View Elementary vs Vista View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Star View Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Vista View Middle
Fountain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Star View Elementary Westminster, California | Vista View Middle Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 5,693 | #458 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21407 of 50,301 | #8159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| city | Westminster | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 47.7).
- •Star View Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Star View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Star View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Vista View Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.4).
- •Vista View Middle is the larger school with 724 students compared with 391.
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 Star View Elementary better than Vista View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Star View Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 47.7 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 Star View Elementary and Vista View Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Star View Elementary: 391. Vista View Middle: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Star View Elementary and Vista View Middle rank in California?
Star View Elementary is 1623rd of 5,693 and Vista View Middle is 458th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).