Marco Forster Middle vs Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano · Charter high · Grades 7–12
185 students
| Measure | Marco Forster Middle San Juan Capistrano, California | Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,334 | #830 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9702 of 15,369 | #13255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 930 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 15% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marco Forster Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 30.4).
- •Marco Forster Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •Marco Forster Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44.5%).
- •Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 75.1%).
- •Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.7).
- •Marco Forster Middle is the larger school with 930 students compared with 185.
- •Marco Forster Middle is a public school while Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Marco Forster Middle better than Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano?
On the Success Index (US), Marco Forster Middle ranks higher (40.5 vs 30.4 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 Marco Forster Middle and Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marco Forster Middle: 930. Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marco Forster Middle and Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano rank in California?
Marco Forster Middle is 553rd of 1,334 and Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano is 830th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).