Double Peak vs San Elijo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Double Peak
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,171 students
San Elijo Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,395 students
| Measure | Double Peak San Marcos, California | San Elijo Middle San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #462 of 5,693 | #126 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6930 of 50,301 | #2223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,171 | 1,395 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 1,395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.6 vs 75.8).
- •Double Peak does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Double Peak does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •San Elijo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 21%).
- •San Elijo Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.4).
- •San Elijo Middle is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 1,171.
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 Double Peak better than San Elijo Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Double Peak and San Elijo Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Double Peak: 1,171. San Elijo Middle: 1,395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Double Peak and San Elijo Middle rank in California?
Double Peak is 462nd of 5,693 and San Elijo Middle is 126th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).