Colina Middle vs River Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colina Middle
Thousand Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
River Oaks Academy
Westlake Village · Charter other · Grades K–12
331 students
| Measure | Colina Middle Thousand Oaks, California | River Oaks Academy Westlake Village, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #237 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #4273 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 832 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Westlake Village |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colina Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •River Oaks Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Colina Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 41.1%).
- •Colina Middle does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.6).
- •Colina Middle is the larger school with 832 students compared with 331.
- •Colina Middle is a public school while River Oaks Academy 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 Colina Middle better than River Oaks Academy?
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 Colina Middle and River Oaks Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colina Middle: 832. River Oaks Academy: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colina Middle and River Oaks Academy rank in California?
Colina Middle is 237th of 1,334 and River Oaks Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).