Alexander Fleming Middle vs Eshelman Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Fleming Middle
Lomita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,110 students
Eshelman Avenue Elementary
Lomita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Alexander Fleming Middle Lomita, California | Eshelman Avenue Elementary Lomita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,334 | #2859 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11743 of 15,369 | #34878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,110 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Lomita | Lomita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 30.9).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Eshelman Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 88.8%).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.5).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 449.
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 Alexander Fleming Middle better than Eshelman Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eshelman Avenue Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 30.9 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 Alexander Fleming Middle and Eshelman Avenue Elementary?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Lomita and Lomita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Fleming Middle: 1,110. Eshelman Avenue Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Fleming Middle and Eshelman Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Alexander Fleming Middle is 705th of 1,334 and Eshelman Avenue Elementary is 2859th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).