Marco Forster Middle vs Palisades Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Marco Forster Middle San Juan Capistrano, California | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,334 | #1836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9702 of 15,369 | #24411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 930 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | Capistrano Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 40.5).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 75.1%).
- •Marco Forster Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.1).
- •Marco Forster Middle is the larger school with 930 students compared with 332.
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 Palisades Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary ranks higher (51.1 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 Marco Forster Middle and Palisades Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and Capistrano Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marco Forster Middle: 930. Palisades Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marco Forster Middle and Palisades Elementary rank in California?
Marco Forster Middle is 553rd of 1,334 and Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).