Diegueno Middle vs Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 462 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students
| Measure | Diegueno Middle Encinitas, California | Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,334 | #300 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1764 of 15,369 | #5198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 737 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Encinitas | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 78.3).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 16%).
- •Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.6).
- •Diegueno Middle is the larger school with 737 students compared with 520.
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 Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary ranks higher (79.6 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 Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
About 462 m in a straight line, between Encinitas and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diegueno Middle: 737. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diegueno Middle and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary rank in California?
Diegueno Middle is 97th of 1,334 and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary is 300th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).