Mission Middle vs O'Hara Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 683 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
O'Hara Park Middle
Oakley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
856 students
| Measure | Mission Middle Escondido, California | O'Hara Park Middle Oakley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,334 | #683 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13697 of 15,369 | #11553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Escondido | Oakley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O'Hara Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 20.5).
- •Mission Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •O'Hara Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •O'Hara Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 95.9%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.1).
- •O'Hara Park Middle is the larger school with 856 students compared with 855.
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 Mission Middle better than O'Hara Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), O'Hara Park Middle ranks higher (31.8 vs 20.5 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 Mission Middle and O'Hara Park Middle?
About 683 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Oakley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Middle: 855. O'Hara Park Middle: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Middle and O'Hara Park Middle rank in California?
Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 and O'Hara Park Middle is 683rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).