Santa Margarita Elementary vs Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Margarita Elementary
Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Santa Margarita Elementary Santa Margarita, California | Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy Atascadero, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 5,693 | #3786 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20552 of 50,301 | #41608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Santa Margarita | Atascadero |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Margarita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 25.2).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 27.0).
- •Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is the larger school with 377 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 Santa Margarita Elementary better than Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Margarita Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 25.2 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 Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Margarita and Atascadero in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Margarita Elementary: 297. Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Margarita Elementary and Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy rank in California?
Santa Margarita Elementary is 1557th of 5,693 and Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is 3786th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).