Del Obispo Elementary vs Marco Forster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 87 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Obispo Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students
| Measure | Del Obispo Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California | Marco Forster Middle San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2702 of 5,693 | #553 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33275 of 50,301 | #9702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marco Forster Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 38.0).
- •Del Obispo Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Marco Forster Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Del Obispo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 75.1%).
- •Marco Forster Middle is the larger school with 930 students compared with 310.
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 Del Obispo Elementary better than Marco Forster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marco Forster Middle ranks higher (40.5 vs 38.0 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 Del Obispo Elementary and Marco Forster Middle?
About 87 m in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Obispo Elementary: 310. Marco Forster Middle: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Obispo Elementary and Marco Forster Middle rank in California?
Del Obispo Elementary is 2702nd of 5,693 and Marco Forster Middle is 553rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).