Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences vs Driffill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 517 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Oxnard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Driffill Elementary
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–8
891 students
| Measure | Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Oxnard, California | Driffill Elementary Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1197 of 1,334 | #5190 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14826 of 15,369 | #48417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 696 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| city | Oxnard | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Driffill Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Driffill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Driffill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 93.2%).
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.8).
- •Driffill Elementary is the larger school with 891 students compared with 696.
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 Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences better than Driffill Elementary?
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 Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences and Driffill Elementary?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Oxnard and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences: 696. Driffill Elementary: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences and Driffill Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is 1197th of 1,334 and Driffill Elementary is 5190th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).