Medea Creek Middle vs Red Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medea Creek Middle
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
Red Oak Elementary
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students
| Measure | Medea Creek Middle Oak Park, California | Red Oak Elementary Oak Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,334 | #196 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1660 of 15,369 | #4130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,090 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 78.9).
- •Red Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Red Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Red Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 14.4%).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.9).
- •Medea Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 569.
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 Medea Creek Middle better than Red Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Red Oak Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 78.9 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 Medea Creek Middle and Red Oak Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medea Creek Middle: 1,090. Red Oak Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medea Creek Middle and Red Oak Elementary rank in California?
Medea Creek Middle is 87th of 1,334 and Red Oak Elementary is 196th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).