La Mirada Academy vs San Marcos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
San Marcos Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students
| Measure | La Mirada Academy San Marcos, California | San Marcos Middle San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4253 of 5,693 | #593 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44222 of 50,301 | #10281 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 868 | 968 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marcos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 21.0).
- •San Marcos Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •San Marcos Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •San Marcos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 77.4%).
- •La Mirada Academy does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.2).
- •San Marcos Middle is the larger school with 968 students compared with 868.
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 La Mirada Academy better than San Marcos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Marcos Middle ranks higher (38.0 vs 21.0 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 La Mirada Academy and San Marcos Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mirada Academy: 868. San Marcos Middle: 968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mirada Academy and San Marcos Middle rank in California?
La Mirada Academy is 4253rd of 5,693 and San Marcos Middle is 593rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).