La Vista Middle School vs Portal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Vista Middle School
La Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
719 students
Portal Elementary School
La Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students
| Measure | La Vista Middle School La Vista, Nebraska | Portal Elementary School La Vista, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 123 | #83 of 511 |
| National rank | #4099 of 15,369 | #5329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 719 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | La Vista | La Vista |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 66.5).
- •Portal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Portal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Portal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 28.4%).
- •La Vista Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •La Vista Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 422.
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 La Vista Middle School better than Portal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Portal Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.5 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 La Vista Middle School and Portal Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Vista and La Vista in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Vista Middle School: 719. Portal Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Vista Middle School and Portal Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
La Vista Middle School is 49th of 123 and Portal Elementary School is 83rd of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).