John Malcom Elementary vs Marco Forster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students
| Measure | John Malcom Elementary Laguna Niguel, California | Marco Forster Middle San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 5,693 | #553 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10945 of 50,301 | #9702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 41% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Malcom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 40.5).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 75.1%).
- •Marco Forster Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 25.1).
- •Marco Forster Middle is the larger school with 930 students compared with 553.
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 John Malcom Elementary better than Marco Forster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Malcom Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 40.5 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 John Malcom Elementary and Marco Forster Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Malcom Elementary: 553. Marco Forster Middle: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Malcom Elementary and Marco Forster Middle rank in California?
John Malcom Elementary is 789th of 5,693 and Marco Forster Middle is 553rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).