Aviara Oaks Middle vs La Costa Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aviara Oaks Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Aviara Oaks Middle Carlsbad, California | La Costa Meadows Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,334 | #568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1556 of 15,369 | #8150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 991 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 66% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aviara Oaks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 74.7).
- •Aviara Oaks Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Aviara Oaks Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •La Costa Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 21.9%).
- •Aviara Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.2).
- •Aviara Oaks Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 725.
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 Aviara Oaks Middle better than La Costa Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aviara Oaks Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 74.7 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 Aviara Oaks Middle and La Costa Meadows Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aviara Oaks Middle: 991. La Costa Meadows Elementary: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aviara Oaks Middle and La Costa Meadows Elementary rank in California?
Aviara Oaks Middle is 79th of 1,334 and La Costa Meadows Elementary is 568th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).