Canyon Charter Elementary vs Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Charter Elementary
Santa Monica · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Lincoln Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica, California | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 5,693 | #133 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2976 of 50,301 | #2343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 65% |
| city | Santa Monica | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 75.1).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 65%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 78%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 29.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.0).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 914 students compared with 391.
- •Canyon Charter Elementary is a charter school while Lincoln Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Canyon Charter Elementary better than Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Charter Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 75.1 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 Canyon Charter Elementary and Lincoln Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Charter Elementary: 391. Lincoln Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Charter Elementary and Lincoln Middle rank in California?
Canyon Charter Elementary is 79th of 5,693 and Lincoln Middle is 133rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).