Oak Middle vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
| Measure | Oak Middle Los Alamitos, California | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,334 | #112 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1472 of 15,369 | #1945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 998 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 77.3).
- •Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 22.3%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 27.0).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 1,018 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 Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 77.3 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 Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Middle: 998. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Middle and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
Oak Middle is 67th of 1,334 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 112th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).