El Morro Elementary vs Upland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 62 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
Upland Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
| Measure | El Morro Elementary Laguna Beach, California | Upland Elementary Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 5,693 | #3322 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4890 of 50,301 | #38515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 37% |
| city | Laguna Beach | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Morro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 30.1).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 37%).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 47%).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 87.4%).
- •El Morro Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.4).
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 Upland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Morro Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 30.1 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 Upland Elementary?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Laguna Beach and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Morro Elementary: 404. Upland Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Morro Elementary and Upland Elementary rank in California?
El Morro Elementary is 269th of 5,693 and Upland Elementary is 3322nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).