Santiago Elementary vs Willard Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santiago Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
906 students
Willard Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Santiago Elementary Santa Ana, California | Willard Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3939 of 5,693 | #1244 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42526 of 50,301 | #15004 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 906 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 4% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santiago Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 11.1).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 4%).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 97.2%).
- •Willard Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 22.7).
- •Santiago Elementary is the larger school with 906 students compared with 390.
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 Santiago Elementary better than Willard Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Santiago Elementary ranks higher (23.7 vs 11.1 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 Santiago Elementary and Willard Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santiago Elementary: 906. Willard Intermediate: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santiago Elementary and Willard Intermediate rank in California?
Santiago Elementary is 3939th of 5,693 and Willard Intermediate is 1244th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).