Jefferson Middle vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Laurel Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Oceanside, California | Laurel Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1170 of 1,334 | #4806 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14732 of 15,369 | #46922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 29% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 13.7).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.0).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 441 students compared with 352.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (16.4 vs 13.7 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 Jefferson Middle and Laurel Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 441. Laurel Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 1170th of 1,334 and Laurel Elementary is 4806th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).