Chaparral Middle vs Walnut Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 453 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Middle
Moorpark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
Walnut Canyon Elementary
Moorpark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
| Measure | Chaparral Middle Moorpark, California | Walnut Canyon Elementary Moorpark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #460 of 1,334 | #694 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8247 of 15,369 | #9759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 542 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 68% |
| city | Moorpark | Moorpark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 47.2).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Walnut Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 41.9%).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.6).
- •Chaparral Middle is the larger school with 542 students compared with 486.
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 Chaparral Middle better than Walnut Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Canyon Elementary ranks higher (72.3 vs 47.2 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 Chaparral Middle and Walnut Canyon Elementary?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Moorpark and Moorpark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Middle: 542. Walnut Canyon Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Middle and Walnut Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Chaparral Middle is 460th of 1,334 and Walnut Canyon Elementary is 694th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).