Santa Margarita Elementary vs Stuart Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Margarita Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
Stuart Mesa Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
549 students
| Measure | Santa Margarita Elementary Oceanside, California | Stuart Mesa Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1558 of 5,693 | #2764 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20553 of 50,301 | #33939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 544 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Margarita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 37.1).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Stuart Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 66.2%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.9).
- •Stuart Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 544.
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 Santa Margarita Elementary better than Stuart Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Margarita Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 37.1 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 Santa Margarita Elementary and Stuart Mesa Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Margarita Elementary: 544. Stuart Mesa Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Margarita Elementary and Stuart Mesa Elementary rank in California?
Santa Margarita Elementary is 1558th of 5,693 and Stuart Mesa Elementary is 2764th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).