Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences vs Vista Real Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km 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
Vista Real Charter High
Oxnard · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,271 students
| Measure | Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Oxnard, California | Vista Real Charter High Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1197 of 1,334 | #1301 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14826 of 15,369 | #16499 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,271 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 3% |
| city | Oxnard | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 11.4).
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences does better on math proficiency (13% vs 3%).
- •Vista Real Charter High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Vista Real Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 93.2%).
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.5).
- •Vista Real Charter High is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 696.
- •Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is a public school while Vista Real Charter High 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 Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences better than Vista Real Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks higher (12.8 vs 11.4 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 Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences and Vista Real Charter High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences: 696. Vista Real Charter High: 1,271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences and Vista Real Charter High rank in California?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is 1197th of 1,334 and Vista Real Charter High is 1301st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).