Los Alisos Intermediate vs Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Alisos Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle
Lake Forest · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
| Measure | Los Alisos Intermediate Mission Viejo, California | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #551 of 1,334 | #318 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9671 of 15,369 | #5708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Mission Viejo | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 40.7).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 74.5%).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.6).
- •Los Alisos Intermediate is the larger school with 595 students compared with 495.
- •Los Alisos Intermediate is a public school while Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle 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 Los Alisos Intermediate better than Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle ranks higher (59.0 vs 40.7 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 Los Alisos Intermediate and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alisos Intermediate: 595. Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alisos Intermediate and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle rank in California?
Los Alisos Intermediate is 551st of 1,334 and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle is 318th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).