Brookside Elementary vs Sumac Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Sumac Elementary
Agoura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Oak Park, California | Sumac Elementary Agoura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 5,693 | #1213 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4752 of 50,301 | #16214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 52% |
| city | Oak Park | Agoura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 62.9).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 35.8%).
- •Sumac Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.3).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 360.
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 Sumac Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 62.9 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 Sumac Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Agoura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 556. Sumac Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Sumac Elementary rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 257th of 5,693 and Sumac Elementary is 1213th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).