Judkins Middle vs Oceano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Judkins Middle
Pismo Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
431 students
Oceano Elementary
Oceano · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
| Measure | Judkins Middle Pismo Beach, California | Oceano Elementary Oceano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,334 | #3566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7852 of 15,369 | #40281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Pismo Beach | Oceano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judkins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 27.2).
- •Oceano Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Judkins Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Judkins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 90.7%).
- •Judkins Middle is the larger school with 431 students compared with 377.
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 Judkins Middle better than Oceano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Judkins Middle ranks higher (49.0 vs 27.2 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 Judkins Middle and Oceano Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Pismo Beach and Oceano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Judkins Middle: 431. Oceano Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Judkins Middle and Oceano Elementary rank in California?
Judkins Middle is 432nd of 1,334 and Oceano Elementary is 3566th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).