Margarita Middle vs Paloma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margarita Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Paloma Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Margarita Middle Temecula, California | Paloma Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 1,334 | #1085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6717 of 15,369 | #14479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 731 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paloma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 54.3).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 54.7%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.2).
- •Margarita Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 547.
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 Margarita Middle better than Paloma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paloma Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 54.3 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 Margarita Middle and Paloma Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margarita Middle: 731. Paloma Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margarita Middle and Paloma Elementary rank in California?
Margarita Middle is 364th of 1,334 and Paloma Elementary is 1085th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).