Anacapa Middle vs Pierpont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anacapa Middle
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Pierpont Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Anacapa Middle Ventura, California | Pierpont Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,334 | #1092 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11204 of 15,369 | #14549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 592 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierpont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 33.4).
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Pierpont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 68.1%).
- •Anacapa Middle does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 27.6).
- •Anacapa Middle is the larger school with 592 students compared with 304.
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 Anacapa Middle better than Pierpont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pierpont Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 33.4 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 Anacapa Middle and Pierpont Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anacapa Middle: 592. Pierpont Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anacapa Middle and Pierpont Elementary rank in California?
Anacapa Middle is 652nd of 1,334 and Pierpont Elementary is 1092nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).