Mesa View Middle vs Ocean View High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa View Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
Ocean View High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,154 students
| Measure | Mesa View Middle Huntington Beach, California | Ocean View High Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 1,334 | #789 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3302 of 15,369 | #12962 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 817 | 1,154 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 18% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 31.7).
- •Mesa View Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 18%).
- •Mesa View Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Mesa View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 78.2%).
- •Ocean View High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.3).
- •Ocean View High is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 817.
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 View Middle better than Ocean View High?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa View Middle ranks higher (70.2 vs 31.7 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 View Middle and Ocean View High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa View Middle: 817. Ocean View High: 1,154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa View Middle and Ocean View High rank in California?
Mesa View Middle is 184th of 1,334 and Ocean View High is 789th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).