Alta Murrieta Elementary vs Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Murrieta Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
828 students
| Measure | Alta Murrieta Elementary Murrieta, California | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1333 of 5,693 | #1781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17833 of 50,301 | #23538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 849 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 849 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 52.3).
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 62.3%).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.0).
- •Alta Murrieta Elementary is the larger school with 849 students compared with 828.
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 Alta Murrieta Elementary better than Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Murrieta Elementary ranks higher (60.5 vs 52.3 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 Alta Murrieta Elementary and Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Murrieta Elementary: 849. Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Murrieta Elementary and Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary rank in California?
Alta Murrieta Elementary is 1333rd of 5,693 and Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is 1781st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).