Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2691 of 5,693 | #575 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33204 of 50,301 | #9951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 38.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 63.9%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 461.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (39.4 vs 38.1 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 461. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2691st of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 575th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).