La Canada Elementary vs Lompoc Valley Middle
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.
La Canada Elementary
Lompoc · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students
Lompoc Valley Middle
Lompoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
| Measure | La Canada Elementary Lompoc, California | Lompoc Valley Middle Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3242 of 5,693 | #1026 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37889 of 50,301 | #14114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 541 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 18.0).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 87.2%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.5).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle is the larger school with 744 students compared with 541.
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 La Canada Elementary better than Lompoc Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 18.0 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 La Canada Elementary and Lompoc Valley Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada Elementary: 541. Lompoc Valley Middle: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada Elementary and Lompoc Valley Middle rank in California?
La Canada Elementary is 3242nd of 5,693 and Lompoc Valley Middle is 1026th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).