Aviara Oaks Middle vs Pacific Rim Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Pacific Rim Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Aviara Oaks Middle Carlsbad, California | Pacific Rim Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,334 | #114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1556 of 15,369 | #3401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 991 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 91% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Rim Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 79.5).
- •Pacific Rim Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Pacific Rim Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 81%).
- •Pacific Rim Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 21.9%).
- •Aviara Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.7).
- •Aviara Oaks Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 642.
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 Pacific Rim Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Rim Elementary ranks higher (83.0 vs 79.5 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 Pacific Rim Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aviara Oaks Middle: 991. Pacific Rim Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aviara Oaks Middle and Pacific Rim Elementary rank in California?
Aviara Oaks Middle is 79th of 1,334 and Pacific Rim Elementary is 114th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).