Cesar Chavez Middle vs Nichols Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
Nichols Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Oceanside, California | Nichols Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #812 of 1,334 | #3285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12685 of 15,369 | #38224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nichols Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 25.9).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 80.4%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 557 students compared with 522.
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 Cesar Chavez Middle better than Nichols Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nichols Elementary ranks higher (30.5 vs 25.9 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 Cesar Chavez Middle and Nichols Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 557. Nichols Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Nichols Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 812th of 1,334 and Nichols Elementary is 3285th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).