Ladera STARS Academy vs Lang Ranch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladera STARS Academy
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Lang Ranch
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
723 students
| Measure | Ladera STARS Academy Thousand Oaks, California | Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1090 of 5,693 | #313 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14539 of 50,301 | #5312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lang Ranch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 65.4).
- •Lang Ranch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Lang Ranch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Lang Ranch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 31.7%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.6).
- •Lang Ranch is the larger school with 723 students compared with 312.
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 Ladera STARS Academy better than Lang Ranch?
On the Success Index (US), Lang Ranch ranks higher (79.4 vs 65.4 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 Ladera STARS Academy and Lang Ranch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera STARS Academy: 312. Lang Ranch: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera STARS Academy and Lang Ranch rank in California?
Ladera STARS Academy is 1090th of 5,693 and Lang Ranch is 313th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).