Bell Middle vs Ocean View Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
Ocean View Junior High
Oxnard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
| Measure | Bell Middle San Diego, California | Ocean View Junior High Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,334 | #1128 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13981 of 15,369 | #14559 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 700 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 16% |
| city | San Diego | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.1).
- •Bell Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Bell Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Ocean View Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 81.1%).
- •Bell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.6).
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 Bell Middle better than Ocean View Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Middle ranks higher (18.7 vs 15.1 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 Bell Middle and Ocean View Junior High?
About 255 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle: 700. Ocean View Junior High: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle and Ocean View Junior High rank in California?
Bell Middle is 1002nd of 1,334 and Ocean View Junior High is 1128th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).