Bret Harte Elementary vs San Marcos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 395 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Corcoran · Public elementary · Grades K–1
546 students
San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Corcoran, California | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5355 of 5,693 | #4015 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49019 of 50,301 | #42903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Corcoran | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marcos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 11.5).
- •San Marcos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.8).
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than San Marcos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Marcos Elementary ranks higher (23.1 vs 11.5 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 Bret Harte Elementary and San Marcos Elementary?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Corcoran and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 546. San Marcos Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and San Marcos Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 5355th of 5,693 and San Marcos Elementary is 4015th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).