Manuel Esqueda Elementary vs Saddleback High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
Saddleback High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,451 students
| Measure | Manuel Esqueda Elementary Santa Ana, California | Saddleback High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5321 of 5,693 | #1186 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48909 of 50,301 | #15709 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 811 | 1,451 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 1,451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saddleback High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 11.9).
- •Saddleback High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Saddleback High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 94.3%).
- •Saddleback High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.9).
- •Saddleback High is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 811.
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 Manuel Esqueda Elementary better than Saddleback High?
On the Success Index (US), Saddleback High ranks higher (17.4 vs 11.9 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 Manuel Esqueda Elementary and Saddleback High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary: 811. Saddleback High: 1,451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel Esqueda Elementary and Saddleback High rank in California?
Manuel Esqueda Elementary is 5321st of 5,693 and Saddleback High is 1186th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).