Oak Middle vs Palm Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
998 students
Palm Middle
Moreno Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Oak Middle Los Alamitos, California | Palm Middle Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,334 | #1003 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1472 of 15,369 | #13992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 998 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 26% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 18.7).
- •Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 26%).
- •Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 31%).
- •Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Palm Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 27.0).
- •Palm Middle is the larger school with 999 students compared with 998.
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 Middle better than Palm Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 18.7 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 Oak Middle and Palm Middle?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Middle: 998. Palm Middle: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Middle and Palm Middle rank in California?
Oak Middle is 67th of 1,334 and Palm Middle is 1003rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).