Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs Ocean Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
Ocean Academy Charter School
Lakewood · Charter other · Grades K–9
551 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Jackson, New Jersey | Ocean Academy Charter School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #306 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #6383 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 665 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 34.5% |
| city | Jackson | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34.5%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34.5%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 92.9%).
- •Ocean Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 551.
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is a public school while Ocean Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than Ocean Academy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Ocean Academy Charter School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 665. Ocean Academy Charter School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Ocean Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 306th of 440 and Ocean Academy Charter School is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).