San Benito Elementary vs Templeton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Benito Elementary
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
Templeton Middle
Templeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | San Benito Elementary Atascadero, California | Templeton Middle Templeton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1645 of 5,693 | #234 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21682 of 50,301 | #4248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Atascadero | Templeton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Templeton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 55.0).
- •San Benito Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •San Benito Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Templeton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 56.6%).
- •Templeton Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 28.8).
- •Templeton Middle is the larger school with 478 students compared with 403.
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 Benito Elementary better than Templeton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Templeton Middle ranks higher (65.7 vs 55.0 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 San Benito Elementary and Templeton Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Atascadero and Templeton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Benito Elementary: 403. Templeton Middle: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Benito Elementary and Templeton Middle rank in California?
San Benito Elementary is 1645th of 5,693 and Templeton Middle is 234th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).