Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate vs Saddleback High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 427 m 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
Saddleback High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,451 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Saddleback High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,334 | #1186 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11667 of 15,369 | #15709 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,451 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 31% |
| 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 17.4).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 94%).
- •Saddleback High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.8).
- •Saddleback High is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 1,005.
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 Saddleback High?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate ranks higher (31.3 vs 17.4 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 Saddleback High?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate: 1,005. Saddleback High: 1,451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate and Saddleback High rank in California?
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate is 698th of 1,334 and Saddleback High is 1186th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).