Calavera Hills Middle vs Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calavera Hills Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Lake Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad, California | Lake Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 1,334 | #1570 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5173 of 15,369 | #20682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 655 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Carlsbad | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calavera Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 56.4).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.2%).
- •Calavera Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.0).
- •Lake Elementary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 655.
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 Calavera Hills Middle better than Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Calavera Hills Middle ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.4 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 Calavera Hills Middle and Lake Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calavera Hills Middle: 655. Lake Elementary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calavera Hills Middle and Lake Elementary rank in California?
Calavera Hills Middle is 290th of 1,334 and Lake Elementary is 1570th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).