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Santa Margarita Academy
Middle School · Fallbrook Union Elementary
400 West Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
Enrollment
1
Student-Teacher
1:1
Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
1
Student-Teacher
1:1
Grades
4th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Santa Margarita Academy
Middle School in Fallbrook · grades 4th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Santa Margarita Academy
Santa Margarita Academy is a public middle school in Fallbrook, CA, part of Fallbrook Union Elementary. Santa Margarita Academy serves approximately 1 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Santa Margarita Academy show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 1 students, Santa Margarita Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1:1 students to teachers, Santa Margarita Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1:1
- Address
- 400 West Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Phone
- (760) 731-5440
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Location
400 West Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Margarita Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Oceanside). Another option is La Paloma Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Fallbrook STEM Academy (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Fallbrook, see our Fallbrook schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maie Ellis Elementary Fallbrook | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Fallbrook STEM Academy Fallbrook | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| ALPHA AND OMEGA ACADEMY Fallbrook | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| La Paloma Elementary Fallbrook | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Fallbrook Virtual Academy Fallbrook | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Zion Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Fallbrook | 1.5 mi | — |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fallbrook | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School Fallbrook | 1.6 mi | — |
| ST PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fallbrook | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| William H. Frazier Elementary Fallbrook | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Oasis High (Alternative) Fallbrook | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Fallbrook High Fallbrook | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| James E. Potter Intermediate Fallbrook | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Ivy High (Continuation) Fallbrook | 2.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Live Oak Elementary Fallbrook | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Helling Christian School Fallbrook | 2.7 mi | — |
| Hope City Fallbrook | 3.0 mi | — |
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Oceanside | 4.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Topview Academy Fallbrook | 4.7 mi | — |
| North County Christian School Bonsall | 6.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,346
Median Home Value
$781,200
Median Rent
$1,743/mo
Population
50,905
College Educated
35.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
38.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Margarita Academy
What grades does Santa Margarita Academy serve?
Santa Margarita Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Margarita Academy?
Santa Margarita Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Margarita Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Margarita Academy is 1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Santa Margarita Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Margarita Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Santa Margarita Academy a charter school?
No, Santa Margarita Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Margarita Academy a Title I school?
No, Santa Margarita Academy is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 731-5440
Resources & Links
District
Fallbrook Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 5,124
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,116
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