How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Melinda Heights Elementary | Mission Viejo High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Mission Viejo, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,566 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.9:1 | 21.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 30.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Melinda Heights Elementary | Mission Viejo High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,938 | $14,938 |
| District | Saddleback Valley Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Melinda Heights Elementary | Mission Viejo High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.3% | 48.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% | 33.6% |
| Asian | 13.7% | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Melinda Heights Elementary | Mission Viejo High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 313.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 19.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.