Lompoc Valley Middle vs Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lompoc Valley Middle
Lompoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Lompoc · Charter other · Grades K–12
125 students
| Measure | Lompoc Valley Middle Lompoc, California | Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc Lompoc, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #14114 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 744 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Lompoc | Lompoc |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 84%).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.8).
- •Lompoc Valley Middle is the larger school with 744 students compared with 125.
- •Lompoc Valley Middle is a public school while Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lompoc Valley Middle better than Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lompoc Valley Middle and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Lompoc in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lompoc Valley Middle: 744. Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lompoc Valley Middle and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc rank in California?
Lompoc Valley Middle is 1026th of 1,334 and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).