Baywood Elementary vs Los Osos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
Los Osos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Los Osos Middle
Los Osos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary Los Osos, California | Los Osos Middle Los Osos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2005 of 5,693 | #269 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26408 of 50,301 | #4846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Los Osos | Los Osos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Osos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.1).
- •Los Osos Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Los Osos Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 51.4%).
- •Los Osos Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.8).
- •Los Osos Middle is the larger school with 494 students compared with 342.
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 Baywood Elementary better than Los Osos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Osos Middle ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.1 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 Baywood Elementary and Los Osos Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Osos and Los Osos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 342. Los Osos Middle: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Los Osos Middle rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 2005th of 5,693 and Los Osos Middle is 269th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).