Horace Ensign Intermediate vs Mariners Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Newport Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
875 students
Mariners Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
573 students
| Measure | Horace Ensign Intermediate Newport Beach, California | Mariners Elementary Newport Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,334 | #271 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4613 of 15,369 | #4904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 875 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 75% |
| city | Newport Beach | Newport Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariners Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 63.9).
- •Mariners Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 58%).
- •Mariners Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Mariners Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 47.2%).
- •Mariners Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.3).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate is the larger school with 875 students compared with 573.
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 Horace Ensign Intermediate better than Mariners Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mariners Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 63.9 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 Horace Ensign Intermediate and Mariners Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Newport Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Ensign Intermediate: 875. Mariners Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Ensign Intermediate and Mariners Elementary rank in California?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is 256th of 1,334 and Mariners Elementary is 271st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).