San Marcos Middle vs Woodland Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Marcos Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students
Woodland Park Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,184 students
| Measure | San Marcos Middle San Marcos, California | Woodland Park Middle San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 1,334 | #343 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10281 of 15,369 | #6330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 968 | 1,184 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 1,184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 38.0).
- •Woodland Park Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Woodland Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Woodland Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Woodland Park Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.2).
- •Woodland Park Middle is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 968.
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 Marcos Middle better than Woodland Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Park Middle ranks higher (56.1 vs 38.0 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 Marcos Middle and Woodland Park Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Marcos Middle: 968. Woodland Park Middle: 1,184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Marcos Middle and Woodland Park Middle rank in California?
San Marcos Middle is 593rd of 1,334 and Woodland Park Middle is 343rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).