Jefferson Middle vs Santa Margarita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Santa Margarita Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Oceanside, California | Santa Margarita Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1170 of 1,334 | #1558 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14732 of 15,369 | #20553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 441 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 62% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Margarita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 13.7).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 18%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 93%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 441.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Santa Margarita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Margarita Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 13.7 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 Jefferson Middle and Santa Margarita Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 441. Santa Margarita Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Santa Margarita Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 1170th of 1,334 and Santa Margarita Elementary is 1558th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).