Ingrid B. Lacy Middle vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
Pacifica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica, California | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,334 | #2412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4821 of 15,369 | #30840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 484 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Pacifica | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ingrid B. Lacy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 41.7).
- •Ingrid B. Lacy Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Ingrid B. Lacy Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Ingrid B. Lacy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 41.7%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.2).
- •Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is the larger school with 484 students compared with 348.
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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle better than Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ingrid B. Lacy Middle ranks higher (63.0 vs 41.7 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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle and Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pacifica and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle: 484. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingrid B. Lacy Middle and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is 268th of 1,334 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 2412th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).