Lincoln Middle vs South Oceanside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
South Oceanside Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle Oceanside, California | South Oceanside Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,334 | #2835 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11400 of 15,369 | #34653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Oceanside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 32.5).
- •South Oceanside Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •South Oceanside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •South Oceanside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 72.3%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 27.1).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 621 students compared with 487.
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 South Oceanside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Oceanside Elementary ranks higher (36.0 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 South Oceanside Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle: 621. South Oceanside Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle and South Oceanside Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Middle is 670th of 1,334 and South Oceanside Elementary is 2835th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).