Lincoln Middle vs Palmquist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 192 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
Palmquist Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle Oceanside, California | Palmquist Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,334 | #2225 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11400 of 15,369 | #29014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmquist Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 32.5).
- •Palmquist Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Palmquist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Palmquist Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 72.3%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.9).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 621 students compared with 512.
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 Lincoln Middle better than Palmquist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmquist Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 32.5 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 Lincoln Middle and Palmquist Elementary?
About 192 m in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle: 621. Palmquist Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle and Palmquist Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Middle is 670th of 1,334 and Palmquist Elementary is 2225th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).