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Arroyo Vista Elementary vs Melinda Heights Elementary

Arroyo Vista Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.0/10. Melinda Heights Elementary is significantly larger with 950 students, about 1.8× the size of Arroyo Vista Elementary (518). In math proficiency, Arroyo Vista Elementary leads at 70.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Arroyo Vista Elementary

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

518 students

Melinda Heights Elementary

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th

950 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricArroyo Vista ElementaryMelinda Heights Elementary
Overall Rating7.5 / 105.0 / 10
Academic Score8.87.7
Growth Score7.54.1
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch23.6%28.6%
Environment Score5.53.0
State Rank#2,192 of 9,557#7,727 of 9,557
State Percentile77th19th

Test Scores

SubjectArroyo Vista ElementaryMelinda Heights Elementary
Math Proficiency70.0%66.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency71.0%72.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailArroyo Vista ElementaryMelinda Heights Elementary
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 6th
Enrollment518950
Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:129.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23.6%28.6%
DistrictCapistrano UnifiedSaddleback Valley Unified
CityRancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa Margarita

Neighborhood

MetricRancho Santa Margarita (92688)Rancho Santa Margarita (92688)
Median Household Income$142,015$142,015
Median Home Value$857,100$857,100
Median Rent$2,508$2,508
College Educated (Bachelor's+)48.6%48.6%
Poverty Rate5.8%5.8%
Avg Commute26 min26 min
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