Channel Islands High vs Mar Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Channel Islands High
Oxnard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
Mar Vista Elementary
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Channel Islands High Oxnard, California | Mar Vista Elementary Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1180 of 1,343 | #5283 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15682 of 16,910 | #48767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,380 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Oxnard | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Channel Islands High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 12.3).
- •Channel Islands High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Channel Islands High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.3).
- •Channel Islands High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 464.
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 Channel Islands High better than Mar Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Channel Islands High ranks higher (17.5 vs 12.3 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 Channel Islands High and Mar Vista Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Channel Islands High: 2,380. Mar Vista Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Channel Islands High and Mar Vista Elementary rank in California?
Channel Islands High is 1180th of 1,343 and Mar Vista Elementary is 5283rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).