Hermosa Valley Elementary vs Redwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–8
589 students
Redwood Middle
Thousand Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Hermosa Valley Elementary Hermosa Beach, California | Redwood Middle Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,334 | #297 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1300 of 15,369 | #5296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 589 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 47% |
| city | Hermosa Beach | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 60.9).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 27.5%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.7).
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 Hermosa Valley Elementary better than Redwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hermosa Valley Elementary ranks higher (81.2 vs 60.9 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 Hermosa Valley Elementary and Redwood Middle?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Hermosa Beach and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Valley Elementary: 589. Redwood Middle: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Valley Elementary and Redwood Middle rank in California?
Hermosa Valley Elementary is 56th of 1,334 and Redwood Middle is 297th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).