Robinson Elementary vs Trabuco Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robinson Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
| Measure | Robinson Elementary Trabuco Canyon, California | Trabuco Mesa Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 5,693 | #1035 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14069 of 50,301 | #13867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Trabuco Canyon | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.1 vs 66.4).
- •Trabuco Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 37.2%).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.6).
- •Trabuco Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 486.
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 Robinson Elementary better than Trabuco Mesa Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Robinson Elementary and Trabuco Mesa Elementary?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Trabuco Canyon and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robinson Elementary: 486. Trabuco Mesa Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robinson Elementary and Trabuco Mesa Elementary rank in California?
Robinson Elementary is 1051st of 5,693 and Trabuco Mesa Elementary is 1035th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).