Albany Middle vs Thousand Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Middle
Albany ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
911 students
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Berkeley ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
337 students
| Measure | Albany Middle Albany, California | Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,334 | #1826 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2049 of 15,369 | #24299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 911 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 44% |
| city | Albany | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขAlbany Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 51.3).
- โขAlbany Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- โขAlbany Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- โขThousand Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 30.7%).
- โขAlbany Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.1).
- โขAlbany Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 337.
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 Albany Middle better than Thousand Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Middle ranks higher (76.7 vs 51.3 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 Albany Middle and Thousand Oaks Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albany and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Middle: 911. Thousand Oaks Elementary: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Middle and Thousand Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Albany Middle is 116th of 1,334 and Thousand Oaks Elementary is 1826th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).