Esperanza Elementary vs Saul Martinez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esperanza Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
962 students
Saul Martinez Elementary
Mecca · Public elementary · Grades K–6
961 students
| Measure | Esperanza Elementary Palmdale, California | Saul Martinez Elementary Mecca, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3028 of 5,693 | #4759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36311 of 50,301 | #46734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 962 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Palmdale | Mecca |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 16.8).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Saul Martinez Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.3).
- •Esperanza Elementary is the larger school with 962 students compared with 961.
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 Esperanza Elementary better than Saul Martinez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Elementary ranks higher (33.4 vs 16.8 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 Esperanza Elementary and Saul Martinez Elementary?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Mecca in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Elementary: 962. Saul Martinez Elementary: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Elementary and Saul Martinez Elementary rank in California?
Esperanza Elementary is 3028th of 5,693 and Saul Martinez Elementary is 4759th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).