Esplanade Elementary vs Santiago Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esplanade Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
Santiago Charter Middle
Orange · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Esplanade Elementary Orange, California | Santiago Charter Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5235 of 5,693 | #734 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48590 of 50,301 | #12006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 288 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santiago Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 12.7).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 94.8%).
- •Esplanade Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.7).
- •Santiago Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 288.
- •Esplanade Elementary is a public school while Santiago Charter Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Esplanade Elementary better than Santiago Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Santiago Charter Middle ranks higher (29.6 vs 12.7 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 Esplanade Elementary and Santiago Charter Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esplanade Elementary: 288. Santiago Charter Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esplanade Elementary and Santiago Charter Middle rank in California?
Esplanade Elementary is 5235th of 5,693 and Santiago Charter Middle is 734th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).