El Camino High vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino High
Oceanside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,463 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | El Camino High Oceanside, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,343 | #575 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12680 of 16,910 | #9951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,463 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 2,463 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 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 32.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 67%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.5).
- •El Camino High is the larger school with 2,463 students compared with 1,098.
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 El Camino High better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (39.4 vs 32.9 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 El Camino High and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino High: 2,463. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino High and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
El Camino High is 760th of 1,343 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 575th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).