Lang Ranch vs Los Cerritos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lang Ranch
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
723 students
Los Cerritos Middle
Thousand Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Lang Ranch Thousand Oaks, California | Los Cerritos Middle Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #313 of 5,693 | #147 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5312 of 50,301 | #2617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 723 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lang Ranch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 73.6).
- •Lang Ranch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Lang Ranch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Lang Ranch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 20%).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.6).
- •Los Cerritos Middle is the larger school with 725 students compared with 723.
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 Lang Ranch better than Los Cerritos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lang Ranch ranks higher (79.4 vs 73.6 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 Lang Ranch and Los Cerritos Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lang Ranch: 723. Los Cerritos Middle: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lang Ranch and Los Cerritos Middle rank in California?
Lang Ranch is 313th of 5,693 and Los Cerritos Middle is 147th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).