Laguna Middle vs Los Osos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Middle
San Luis Obispo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
780 students
Los Osos Middle
Los Osos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo, California | Los Osos Middle Los Osos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,334 | #269 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3023 of 15,369 | #4846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | Los Osos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 62.9).
- •Laguna Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 51.4%).
- •Los Osos Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.0).
- •Laguna Middle is the larger school with 780 students compared with 494.
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 Laguna Middle better than Los Osos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 62.9 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 Laguna Middle and Los Osos Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and Los Osos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Middle: 780. Los Osos Middle: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Middle and Los Osos Middle rank in California?
Laguna Middle is 165th of 1,334 and Los Osos Middle is 269th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).