Ladera STARS Academy vs Los Cerritos 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.
Ladera STARS Academy
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Los Cerritos Middle
Thousand Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Ladera STARS Academy Thousand Oaks, California | Los Cerritos Middle Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1090 of 5,693 | #147 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14539 of 50,301 | #2617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 312 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 65.4).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 31.7%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.0).
- •Los Cerritos Middle is the larger school with 725 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 Los Cerritos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos Middle ranks higher (73.6 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 Los Cerritos Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera STARS Academy: 312. Los Cerritos Middle: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera STARS Academy and Los Cerritos Middle rank in California?
Ladera STARS Academy is 1090th of 5,693 and Los Cerritos Middle is 147th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).