Oak Crest Middle vs Ocean Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 620 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Crest Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
758 students
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
479 students
| Measure | Oak Crest Middle Encinitas, California | Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 1,334 | #906 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2524 of 15,369 | #12375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 758 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Crest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 68.5).
- •Ocean Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 37%).
- •Oak Crest Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.2).
- •Oak Crest Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 479.
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 Oak Crest Middle better than Ocean Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Crest Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.5 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 Oak Crest Middle and Ocean Knoll Elementary?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Crest Middle: 758. Ocean Knoll Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Crest Middle and Ocean Knoll Elementary rank in California?
Oak Crest Middle is 143rd of 1,334 and Ocean Knoll Elementary is 906th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).