San Gabriel Elementary vs Santa Margarita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Gabriel Elementary
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
Santa Margarita Elementary
Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | San Gabriel Elementary Atascadero, California | Santa Margarita Elementary Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1845 of 5,693 | #1557 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24487 of 50,301 | #20552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 360 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Atascadero | Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Margarita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 51.0).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 47.5%).
- •San Gabriel Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.7 vs 27.0).
- •San Gabriel Elementary is the larger school with 360 students compared with 297.
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 Gabriel Elementary better than Santa Margarita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Margarita Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 51.0 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 Gabriel Elementary and Santa Margarita Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Atascadero and Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Gabriel Elementary: 360. Santa Margarita Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Gabriel Elementary and Santa Margarita Elementary rank in California?
San Gabriel Elementary is 1845th of 5,693 and Santa Margarita Elementary is 1557th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).