Ocean Alternative Education Center vs Owens Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 338 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
Owens Valley Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
| Measure | Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, California | Owens Valley Elementary Independence, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2247 of 5,693 | #2224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29216 of 50,301 | #29013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 76 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Independence |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.1 vs 44.4).
- •Owens Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Ocean Alternative Education Center does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Owens Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 25.3).
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 Ocean Alternative Education Center better than Owens Valley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ocean Alternative Education Center and Owens Valley Elementary?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Independence in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Alternative Education Center: 76. Owens Valley Elementary: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Alternative Education Center and Owens Valley Elementary rank in California?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is 2247th of 5,693 and Owens Valley Elementary is 2224th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).