Coastal Academy Charter vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Academy Charter
Oceanside · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,015 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Coastal Academy Charter Oceanside, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #575 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #9951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,015 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Coastal Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Coastal Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 63.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.6).
- •Coastal Academy Charter is the larger school with 2,015 students compared with 1,098.
- •Coastal Academy Charter is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Coastal Academy Charter better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coastal Academy Charter and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Academy Charter: 2,015. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Academy Charter and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Coastal Academy Charter is unranked and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 575th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).