Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate vs Manuel Esqueda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Manuel Esqueda Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,334 | #5321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11667 of 15,369 | #48909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 11.9).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 94.3%).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.8).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 811.
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 Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate better than Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate ranks higher (31.3 vs 11.9 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 Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate and Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate: 1,005. Manuel Esqueda Elementary: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate and Manuel Esqueda Elementary rank in California?
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate is 698th of 1,334 and Manuel Esqueda Elementary is 5321st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).