Mira Monte Elementary vs Nordhoff Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Monte Elementary
Ojai · Public elementary · Grades K–6
523 students
Nordhoff Jr. High
Ojai · Public middle · Grades 7–8
271 students
| Measure | Mira Monte Elementary Ojai, California | Nordhoff Jr. High Ojai, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3094 of 5,693 | #606 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36815 of 50,301 | #10514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 523 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Ojai | Ojai |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nordhoff Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 32.7).
- •Nordhoff Jr. High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Nordhoff Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Nordhoff Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 54.7%).
- •Nordhoff Jr. High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.2).
- •Mira Monte Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 271.
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 Mira Monte Elementary better than Nordhoff Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Nordhoff Jr. High ranks higher (36.7 vs 32.7 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 Mira Monte Elementary and Nordhoff Jr. High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ojai and Ojai in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Monte Elementary: 523. Nordhoff Jr. High: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Monte Elementary and Nordhoff Jr. High rank in California?
Mira Monte Elementary is 3094th of 5,693 and Nordhoff Jr. High is 606th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).