Hoover Middle vs Odyssey STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Middle
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Odyssey STEM Academy
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
336 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle Lakewood, California | Odyssey STEM Academy Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,334 | #1191 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9788 of 15,369 | #15719 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 505 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 17.3).
- •Hoover Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 95.2%).
- •Odyssey STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 23.0).
- •Hoover Middle is the larger school with 505 students compared with 336.
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 Hoover Middle better than Odyssey STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Middle ranks higher (40.1 vs 17.3 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 Hoover Middle and Odyssey STEM Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle: 505. Odyssey STEM Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle and Odyssey STEM Academy rank in California?
Hoover Middle is 560th of 1,334 and Odyssey STEM Academy is 1191st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).