Belle Haven Elementary vs Ladera STARS Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 469 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Ladera STARS Academy
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park, California | Ladera STARS Academy Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5495 of 5,693 | #1090 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49548 of 50,301 | #14539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 57% |
| city | Menlo Park | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladera STARS Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 9.6).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 19%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 87.5%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.8).
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 Belle Haven Elementary better than Ladera STARS Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ladera STARS Academy ranks higher (65.4 vs 9.6 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 Belle Haven Elementary and Ladera STARS Academy?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Haven Elementary: 312. Ladera STARS Academy: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Haven Elementary and Ladera STARS Academy rank in California?
Belle Haven Elementary is 5495th of 5,693 and Ladera STARS Academy is 1090th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).