Olivewood Elementary vs Serrano Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olivewood Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Serrano Intermediate
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
868 students
| Measure | Olivewood Elementary Lake Forest, California | Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4447 of 5,693 | #335 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45171 of 50,301 | #6136 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 396 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serrano Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 19.5).
- •Serrano Intermediate does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Serrano Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Serrano Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 85.9%).
- •Olivewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.8).
- •Serrano Intermediate is the larger school with 868 students compared with 396.
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 Olivewood Elementary better than Serrano Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Serrano Intermediate ranks higher (57.0 vs 19.5 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 Olivewood Elementary and Serrano Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olivewood Elementary: 396. Serrano Intermediate: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olivewood Elementary and Serrano Intermediate rank in California?
Olivewood Elementary is 4447th of 5,693 and Serrano Intermediate is 335th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).