Ascend vs Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascend
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
Lincoln Middle
Alameda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Ascend Oakland, California | Lincoln Middle Alameda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3316 of 5,693 | #103 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38451 of 50,301 | #1876 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 69% |
| city | Oakland | Alameda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 30.1).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 38%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 63.9%).
- •Ascend does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.7).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 971 students compared with 493.
- •Ascend is a charter school while Lincoln Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ascend better than Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 30.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ascend and Lincoln Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Alameda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend: 493. Lincoln Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend and Lincoln Middle rank in California?
Ascend is 3316th of 5,693 and Lincoln Middle is 103rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).