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Santa Margarita Elementary School

1 Carnes Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
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Tel: (760) 901-7900
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Santa Margarita Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Santa Margarita Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Santa Margarita Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
62%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Santa Margarita Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Santa Margarita Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
36%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Margarita Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Santa Margarita Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Margarita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oceanside Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Santa Margarita Elementary School?

507 students attend Santa Margarita Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Santa Margarita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Margarita Elementary School?

Santa Margarita Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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