Brookside Elementary vs Medea Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
Medea Creek Middle
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Oak Park, California | Medea Creek Middle Oak Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #257 of 5,693 | #87 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4752 of 50,301 | #1660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 78.9).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 14.4%).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.3).
- •Medea Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 556.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Medea Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 78.9 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 Brookside Elementary and Medea Creek Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 556. Medea Creek Middle: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Medea Creek Middle rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 257th of 5,693 and Medea Creek Middle is 87th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).