Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences vs Kamala Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 990 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
Kamala Elementary
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–8
842 students
| Measure | Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Oxnard, California | Kamala Elementary Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1197 of 1,334 | #5275 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14826 of 15,369 | #48732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 696 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Oxnard | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.8 vs 12.4).
- •Kamala Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Kamala Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.6).
- •Kamala Elementary is the larger school with 842 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 Kamala 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 Kamala Elementary?
About 990 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. Kamala Elementary: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences and Kamala Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is 1197th of 1,334 and Kamala Elementary is 5275th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).