Clarence Ruth Elementary vs Lompoc Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
Lompoc Valley Middle
Lompoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
| Measure | Clarence Ruth Elementary Lompoc, California | Lompoc Valley Middle Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4680 of 5,693 | #1026 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46367 of 50,301 | #14114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 495 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Clarence Ruth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 84.4%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.5).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle is the larger school with 744 students compared with 495.
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 Clarence Ruth Elementary better than Lompoc Valley Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clarence Ruth Elementary and Lompoc Valley Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarence Ruth Elementary: 495. Lompoc Valley Middle: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarence Ruth Elementary and Lompoc Valley Middle rank in California?
Clarence Ruth Elementary is 4680th of 5,693 and Lompoc Valley Middle is 1026th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).