La Mariposa vs Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mariposa
Camarillo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
601 students
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Camarillo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
614 students
| Measure | La Mariposa Camarillo, California | Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts Camarillo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 5,693 | #1005 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6701 of 50,301 | #13585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 601 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 54% |
| city | Camarillo | Camarillo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mariposa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 66.8).
- •La Mariposa does better on math proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •La Mariposa does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 28.1%).
- •La Mariposa does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.6).
- •Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is the larger school with 614 students compared with 601.
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 Mariposa better than Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
On the Success Index (US), La Mariposa ranks higher (77.0 vs 66.8 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 Mariposa and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Camarillo and Camarillo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mariposa: 601. Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mariposa and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts rank in California?
La Mariposa is 441st of 5,693 and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is 1005th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).