Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Margarita Elementary serves the northwest part of Oceanside, CA, covering an area of approximately 39.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Margarita Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Margarita Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2944 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Margarita Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Margarita Elementary School is ranked #2944 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Margarita Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Margarita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Margarita Elementary School?
544 students attend Santa Margarita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Santa Margarita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Margarita Elementary School?
Santa Margarita Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Margarita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Margarita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Santa Margarita Elementary School part of?
Santa Margarita Elementary School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
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