Lincoln Middle vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
McKinley Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica, California | McKinley Elementary Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,334 | #945 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2343 of 15,369 | #12889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 914 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Santa Monica | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 67.8).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 42.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.8).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 914 students compared with 362.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.8 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle: 914. McKinley Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Middle is 133rd of 1,334 and McKinley Elementary is 945th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).