California Creative Learning Academy MS vs Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 762 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Creative Learning Academy MS
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
Red Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
97 students
| Measure | California Creative Learning Academy MS Los Angeles, California | Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Red Bluff, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,334 | #540 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9783 of 15,369 | #9515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 98 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Red Bluff |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 40.1).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •California Creative Learning Academy MS does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •California Creative Learning Academy MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 64.9%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.5).
- •California Creative Learning Academy MS is the larger school with 98 students compared with 97.
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 California Creative Learning Academy MS better than Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)?
On the Success Index (US), Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) ranks higher (41.4 vs 40.1 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 California Creative Learning Academy MS and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)?
About 762 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Red Bluff in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Creative Learning Academy MS: 98. Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA): 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Creative Learning Academy MS and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) rank in California?
California Creative Learning Academy MS is 559th of 1,334 and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is 540th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).