Turtle Rock Elementary vs University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 641 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Turtle Rock Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
881 students
University High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students
| Measure | Turtle Rock Elementary Irvine, California | University High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #240 of 5,693 | #63 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4569 of 50,301 | #2283 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 881 | 2,307 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 2,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 75% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turtle Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 74.3).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 75%).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Turtle Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 23%).
- •University High does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 31.5).
- •University High is the larger school with 2,307 students compared with 881.
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 Turtle Rock Elementary better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), Turtle Rock Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 74.3 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 Turtle Rock Elementary and University High?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Turtle Rock Elementary: 881. University High: 2,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Turtle Rock Elementary and University High rank in California?
Turtle Rock Elementary is 240th of 5,693 and University High is 63rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).