El Morro Elementary vs Thurston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Morro Elementary
Laguna Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Thurston Middle
Laguna Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | El Morro Elementary Laguna Beach, California | Thurston Middle Laguna Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #269 of 5,693 | #27 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4890 of 50,301 | #867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| city | Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 80.2).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Thurston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 24.5%).
- •Thurston Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.3).
- •Thurston Middle is the larger school with 524 students compared with 404.
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 El Morro Elementary better than Thurston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston Middle ranks higher (84.2 vs 80.2 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 El Morro Elementary and Thurston Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Laguna Beach and Laguna Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Morro Elementary: 404. Thurston Middle: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Morro Elementary and Thurston Middle rank in California?
El Morro Elementary is 269th of 5,693 and Thurston Middle is 27th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).