San Altos Elementary vs San Miguel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Altos Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
San Miguel Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
435 students
| Measure | San Altos Elementary Lemon Grove, California | San Miguel Elementary Lemon Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3578 of 5,693 | #3604 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40357 of 50,301 | #40543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 338 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.1 vs 26.8).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 81.8%).
- •San Altos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.9).
- •San Miguel Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 338.
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 San Altos Elementary better than San Miguel 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 San Altos Elementary and San Miguel Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lemon Grove and Lemon Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Altos Elementary: 338. San Miguel Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Altos Elementary and San Miguel Elementary rank in California?
San Altos Elementary is 3578th of 5,693 and San Miguel Elementary is 3604th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).