Serving 1 students in grades 4-8, Santa Margarita Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Margarita Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Margarita Academy's student population of 1 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Margarita Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Margarita Academy?
1 students attend Santa Margarita Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Margarita Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Margarita Academy?
Santa Margarita Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Margarita Academy offer ?
Santa Margarita Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Santa Margarita Academy part of?
Santa Margarita Academy is part of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.
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