Santa Margarita Elementary School

Santa Margarita Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
22070 H St,  Santa Margarita, CA
Atascadero Unified School District
2.9
284 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Fox
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
23.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
29%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
White
68.7%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Filipino
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/14/2024
Attended this school for 2 years, the principal wasn’t not helpful on any concerns we had. Played favorites, didn’t follow regulations for health and food safety. My child was very good and would get written up if they weren’t running fast enough to line up. I have another child who went there and t...
1.0 parent
8/13/2023
This school is terrible. The staff does not follow CA Education code laws. There is no counselor on staff. The principal plays favorites and brushes everything under the rug. The office staff and the teachers are completely unprofessional. My child talked about her teachers personal life more than w...
1.0 parent
3/11/2023
There are 31 children in the kindergarten class! I have been appalled by the lack of attention the administration pays to class sizes. There is ONE counselor who comes to the school for 4 hours a week. So, if you have a kiddo who might be struggling in a post-Covid era. Good luck, go and hire someon...
5.0 parent
5/15/2019
Our experience with this school has been fantastic. The principle is very hands on and it is obvious she cares deeply about each of her students and teachers. She is great about communicating with us as parents and quick to resolve any issues that come up with our kids in the classroom or on the pla...

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Santa Margarita Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Santa Margarita, CA and is served by the Atascadero Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 284 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Santa Margarita Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $797,638. Learn more about what Santa Margarita has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Santa Margarita Elementary School.

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