Machado Elementary vs Morning Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Morning Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Machado Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Morning Creek Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5434 of 5,693 | #547 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49307 of 50,301 | #7971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 73% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morning Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 10.6).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 21%).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 23%).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 91.3%).
- •Morning Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.1).
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 Machado Elementary better than Morning Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morning Creek Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 10.6 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 Machado Elementary and Morning Creek Elementary?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machado Elementary: 531. Morning Creek Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machado Elementary and Morning Creek Elementary rank in California?
Machado Elementary is 5434th of 5,693 and Morning Creek Elementary is 547th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).