Hope Elementary vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
659 students
Magnolia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Hope Elementary Carlsbad, California | Magnolia Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #696 of 5,693 | #293 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9787 of 50,301 | #5089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 659 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 72.2).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 27.2%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.4).
- •Hope Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 488.
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 Hope Elementary better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 72.2 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 Hope Elementary and Magnolia Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Elementary: 659. Magnolia Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Elementary and Magnolia Elementary rank in California?
Hope Elementary is 696th of 5,693 and Magnolia Elementary is 293rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).