Mesa Middle vs Ocean View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Middle
Arroyo Grande · Public middle · Grades 7–8
474 students
Ocean View Elementary
Arroyo Grande · Public elementary · Grades K–6
547 students
| Measure | Mesa Middle Arroyo Grande, California | Ocean View Elementary Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #704 of 1,334 | #678 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11716 of 15,369 | #9595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 474 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 69% |
| city | Arroyo Grande | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 31.1).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 31%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 45%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 73.8%).
- •Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.9).
- •Ocean View Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 474.
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 Mesa Middle better than Ocean View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean View Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 31.1 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 Mesa Middle and Ocean View Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Arroyo Grande and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Middle: 474. Ocean View Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Middle and Ocean View Elementary rank in California?
Mesa Middle is 704th of 1,334 and Ocean View Elementary is 678th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).