Cardiff Elementary vs Oak Crest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
259 students
Oak Crest Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
758 students
| Measure | Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | Oak Crest Middle Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 5,693 | #143 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6068 of 50,301 | #2524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 61% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardiff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 74.1).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 61%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64.5%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.3).
- •Oak Crest Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 259.
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 Cardiff Elementary better than Oak Crest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cardiff Elementary ranks higher (78.1 vs 74.1 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 Cardiff Elementary and Oak Crest Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardiff Elementary: 259. Oak Crest Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardiff Elementary and Oak Crest Middle rank in California?
Cardiff Elementary is 376th of 5,693 and Oak Crest Middle is 143rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).