Margaret Landell Elementary vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Landell Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
| Measure | Margaret Landell Elementary Cypress, California | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 5,693 | #112 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5318 of 50,301 | #1945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| city | Cypress | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Landell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 77.3).
- •Margaret Landell Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Margaret Landell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 24.9%).
- •Margaret Landell Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 26.8).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 662.
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 Margaret Landell Elementary better than Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Landell Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 77.3 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 Margaret Landell Elementary and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Landell Elementary: 662. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Landell Elementary and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
Margaret Landell Elementary is 315th of 5,693 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 112th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).