Santa Margarita Elementary School vs. North Terrace Elementary School
Should I attend Santa Margarita Elementary School or North Terrace Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
North Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
528 students
763 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
133
Grade 1 Students
65
107
Grade 2 Students
77
97
Grade 3 Students
54
80
Grade 4 Students
57
87
Grade 5 Students
44
81
Grade 6 Students
55
68
Grade 7 Students
39
59
Grade 8 Students
31
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
37%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
38%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
37%
