Los Cerritos Middle vs Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Cerritos Middle
Thousand Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
Thousand Oaks · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Middle Thousand Oaks, California | Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary Thousand Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #147 of 1,334 | #64 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2617 of 15,369 | #2792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 87% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 73.6).
- •Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 20%).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
- •Los Cerritos Middle is the larger school with 725 students compared with 397.
- •Los Cerritos Middle is a public school while Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary 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 Cerritos Middle better than Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary ranks higher (84.2 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 Los Cerritos Middle and Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Thousand Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos Middle: 725. Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos Middle and Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary rank in California?
Los Cerritos Middle is 147th of 1,334 and Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is 64th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).