Los Cerritos Middle vs Rincon Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 586 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
Rincon Valley Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
725 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Middle Thousand Oaks, California | Rincon Valley Middle Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 1,334 | #203 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2617 of 15,369 | #3671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 725 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 68.5).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 34.1%).
- •Los Cerritos Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
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 Rincon Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos Middle ranks higher (73.6 vs 68.5 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 Rincon Valley Middle?
About 586 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos Middle: 725. Rincon Valley Middle: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos Middle and Rincon Valley Middle rank in California?
Los Cerritos Middle is 147th of 1,334 and Rincon Valley Middle is 203rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).