Lincoln Middle vs Marquez Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
Marquez Charter
Pacific Palisades · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica, California | Marquez Charter Pacific Palisades, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,334 | #330 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2343 of 15,369 | #5497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 914 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Santa Monica | Pacific Palisades |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marquez Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 75.1).
- •Marquez Charter does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Marquez Charter does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Marquez Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 29.5%).
- •Marquez Charter does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.8).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 914 students compared with 314.
- •Lincoln Middle is a public school while Marquez Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Marquez Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Marquez Charter ranks higher (79.1 vs 75.1 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 Marquez Charter?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle: 914. Marquez Charter: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle and Marquez Charter rank in California?
Lincoln Middle is 133rd of 1,334 and Marquez Charter is 330th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).