Santa Margarita Elementary vs Wilton Place Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 256 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
Wilton Place Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Santa Margarita Elementary Santa Margarita, California | Wilton Place Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 5,693 | #3942 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20552 of 50,301 | #42537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Santa Margarita | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Margarita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 23.7).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Santa Margarita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 93.9%).
- •Wilton Place Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 27.0).
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 Wilton Place Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Margarita Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 23.7 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 Wilton Place Elementary?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Santa Margarita and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Margarita Elementary: 297. Wilton Place Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Margarita Elementary and Wilton Place Elementary rank in California?
Santa Margarita Elementary is 1557th of 5,693 and Wilton Place Elementary is 3942nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).