Medea Creek Middle vs Sumac Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Sumac Elementary
Agoura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | Medea Creek Middle Oak Park, California | Sumac Elementary Agoura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,334 | #1213 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1660 of 15,369 | #16214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,090 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Oak Park | Agoura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medea Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 62.9).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Medea Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 35.8%).
- •Sumac Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.8).
- •Medea Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 360.
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 Sumac Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Medea Creek Middle ranks higher (78.9 vs 62.9 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 Sumac Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Agoura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medea Creek Middle: 1,090. Sumac Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medea Creek Middle and Sumac Elementary rank in California?
Medea Creek Middle is 87th of 1,334 and Sumac Elementary is 1213th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).