Charles W. Eliot Middle vs OCS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles W. Eliot Middle
Altadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
| Measure | Charles W. Eliot Middle Altadena, California | OCS - South Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,334 | #1164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14365 of 15,369 | #15470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 407 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 49.5% |
| city | Altadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •OCS - South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 16.4).
- •OCS - South does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 14%).
- •OCS - South does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 24%).
- •OCS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.6).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle is the larger school with 407 students compared with 392.
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle is a public school while OCS - South is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Charles W. Eliot Middle better than OCS - South?
On the Success Index (US), OCS - South ranks higher (64.0 vs 16.4 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 Charles W. Eliot Middle and OCS - South?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Eliot Middle: 407. OCS - South: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Eliot Middle and OCS - South rank in California?
Charles W. Eliot Middle is 1075th of 1,334 and OCS - South is 1164th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).