High Tech Middle North County vs San Elijo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech Middle North County
San Marcos · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
San Elijo Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,395 students
| Measure | High Tech Middle North County San Marcos, California | San Elijo Middle San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,334 | #126 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7979 of 15,369 | #2223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 1,395 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Elijo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 48.5).
- •San Elijo Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •San Elijo Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •San Elijo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 51.9%).
- •High Tech Middle North County does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.3).
- •San Elijo Middle is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 341.
- •High Tech Middle North County is a charter school while San Elijo Middle is a public 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 High Tech Middle North County better than San Elijo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Elijo Middle ranks higher (75.8 vs 48.5 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 High Tech Middle North County and San Elijo Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech Middle North County: 341. San Elijo Middle: 1,395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech Middle North County and San Elijo Middle rank in California?
High Tech Middle North County is 442nd of 1,334 and San Elijo Middle is 126th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).