Lincoln Middle vs Palisades Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.9 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
Palisades Charter Elementary
Pacific Palisades · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica, California | Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,334 | #264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2343 of 15,369 | #4849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 914 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| city | Santa Monica | Pacific Palisades |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 75.1).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 29.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.5).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 914 students compared with 408.
- •Lincoln Middle is a public school while Palisades Charter Elementary 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 Palisades Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Charter Elementary ranks higher (80.3 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 Palisades Charter Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle: 914. Palisades Charter Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle and Palisades Charter Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Middle is 133rd of 1,334 and Palisades Charter Elementary is 264th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).