JCS - Mountain Oaks vs Oak Crest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Mountain Oaks
Encinitas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
255 students
Oak Crest Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
758 students
| Measure | JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas, California | Oak Crest Middle Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 5,693 | #143 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6250 of 50,301 | #2524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 255 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 74.1).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 25.9%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.3).
- •Oak Crest Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 255.
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks is a charter school while Oak Crest 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 JCS - Mountain Oaks better than Oak Crest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks higher (77.8 vs 74.1 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 JCS - Mountain Oaks and Oak Crest Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Mountain Oaks: 255. Oak Crest Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Mountain Oaks and Oak Crest Middle rank in California?
JCS - Mountain Oaks is 396th of 5,693 and Oak Crest Middle is 143rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).