Diegueno Middle vs El Camino Creek Elementary
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.
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
El Camino Creek Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
| Measure | Diegueno Middle Encinitas, California | El Camino Creek Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,334 | #294 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1764 of 15,369 | #5122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 737 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | Encinitas | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 78.3).
- •El Camino Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •El Camino Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •El Camino Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 16%).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.6).
- •Diegueno Middle is the larger school with 737 students compared with 409.
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 Diegueno Middle better than El Camino Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino Creek Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 78.3 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 Diegueno Middle and El Camino Creek Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diegueno Middle: 737. El Camino Creek Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diegueno Middle and El Camino Creek Elementary rank in California?
Diegueno Middle is 97th of 1,334 and El Camino Creek Elementary is 294th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).