Santa Margarita Elementary School vs. North Terrace Elementary School
Should you attend Santa Margarita Elementary School or North Terrace Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 556 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 777 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
556 students
777 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3128 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2396 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
131
134
Grade 1 Students
76
89
Grade 2 Students
64
101
Grade 3 Students
58
93
Grade 4 Students
67
82
Grade 5 Students
32
73
Grade 6 Students
50
69
Grade 7 Students
33
75
Grade 8 Students
45
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
44%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
37%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
37%
