Buena Vista Elementary vs Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
Lincoln Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad, California | Lincoln Middle Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 5,693 | #670 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11851 of 50,301 | #11400 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| city | Carlsbad | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 32.5).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 72.3%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.4).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 621 students compared with 281.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 32.5 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Lincoln Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 281. Lincoln Middle: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Lincoln Middle rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 863rd of 5,693 and Lincoln Middle is 670th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).