Greenfield Middle vs Margarita Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Margarita Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Greenfield Middle El Cajon, California | Margarita Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,334 | #364 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14998 of 15,369 | #6717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 730 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 49% |
| city | El Cajon | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margarita Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 11.1).
- •Margarita Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •Margarita Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Margarita Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 94.1%).
- •Margarita Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.8).
- •Margarita Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 730.
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 Greenfield Middle better than Margarita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margarita Middle ranks higher (54.3 vs 11.1 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 Greenfield Middle and Margarita Middle?
About 81 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Middle: 730. Margarita Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Middle and Margarita Middle rank in California?
Greenfield Middle is 1241st of 1,334 and Margarita Middle is 364th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).