Oak Middle vs Richard Henry Lee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
998 students
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Oak Middle Los Alamitos, California | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,334 | #180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1472 of 15,369 | #3969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 998 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 80.1).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 19.1%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 27.0).
- •Oak Middle is the larger school with 998 students compared with 603.
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 Oak Middle better than Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.1 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 Oak Middle and Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Middle: 998. Richard Henry Lee Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Middle and Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank in California?
Oak Middle is 67th of 1,334 and Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 180th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).