Jefferson Middle vs North Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
North Terrace Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Oceanside, California | North Terrace Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1170 of 1,334 | #1776 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14732 of 15,369 | #23420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 441 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 57% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 13.7).
- •North Terrace Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •North Terrace Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •North Terrace Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 93%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.9).
- •North Terrace Elementary is the larger school with 771 students compared with 441.
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 North Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Terrace Elementary ranks higher (52.5 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 North Terrace Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 441. North Terrace Elementary: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and North Terrace Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 1170th of 1,334 and North Terrace Elementary is 1776th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).