Alexander Fleming Middle vs Harbor City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 851 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
Harbor City Elementary
Harbor City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | Alexander Fleming Middle Lomita, California | Harbor City Elementary Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,334 | #3957 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11743 of 15,369 | #42629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,110 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Lomita | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Fleming Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 23.5).
- •Harbor City Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.1).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 420.
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 Harbor City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Fleming Middle ranks higher (30.9 vs 23.5 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 Alexander Fleming Middle and Harbor City Elementary?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Lomita and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Fleming Middle: 1,110. Harbor City Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Fleming Middle and Harbor City Elementary rank in California?
Alexander Fleming Middle is 705th of 1,334 and Harbor City Elementary is 3957th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).