BRIDGES Charter vs Ladera STARS Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BRIDGES Charter
Thousand Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
420 students
Ladera STARS Academy
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks, California | Ladera STARS Academy Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #832 of 5,693 | #1090 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11512 of 50,301 | #14539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BRIDGES Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 65.4).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •BRIDGES Charter does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •BRIDGES Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 31.7%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.5).
- •BRIDGES Charter is the larger school with 420 students compared with 312.
- •BRIDGES Charter is a charter school while Ladera STARS Academy is a public 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 BRIDGES Charter better than Ladera STARS Academy?
On the Success Index (US), BRIDGES Charter ranks higher (69.7 vs 65.4 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 BRIDGES Charter and Ladera STARS Academy?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BRIDGES Charter: 420. Ladera STARS Academy: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BRIDGES Charter and Ladera STARS Academy rank in California?
BRIDGES Charter is 832nd of 5,693 and Ladera STARS Academy is 1090th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).