Ladera STARS Academy vs Santa Susana Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 15 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
Santa Susana Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
312 students
| Measure | Ladera STARS Academy Thousand Oaks, California | Santa Susana Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1090 of 5,693 | #4153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14539 of 50,301 | #43682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 312 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladera STARS Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 21.9).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 67.6%).
- •Ladera STARS Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.5).
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 Santa Susana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ladera STARS Academy ranks higher (65.4 vs 21.9 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 Santa Susana Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera STARS Academy: 312. Santa Susana Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera STARS Academy and Santa Susana Elementary rank in California?
Ladera STARS Academy is 1090th of 5,693 and Santa Susana Elementary is 4153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).