Marian A. Peterson Middle vs Oak Crest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 644 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Oak Crest Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
758 students
| Measure | Marian A. Peterson Middle Sunnyvale, California | Oak Crest Middle Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,334 | #143 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2754 of 15,369 | #2524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 759 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Crest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 72.9).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 22.4%).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.3).
- •Marian A. Peterson Middle is the larger school with 759 students compared with 758.
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 Marian A. Peterson Middle better than Oak Crest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Crest Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.9 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 Marian A. Peterson Middle and Oak Crest Middle?
About 644 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marian A. Peterson Middle: 759. Oak Crest Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marian A. Peterson Middle and Oak Crest Middle rank in California?
Marian A. Peterson Middle is 150th of 1,334 and Oak Crest Middle is 143rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).