Alexander Fleming Middle vs President Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km 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
President Avenue Elementary
Harbor City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
| Measure | Alexander Fleming Middle Lomita, California | President Avenue Elementary Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,334 | #2672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11743 of 15,369 | #33050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,110 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Lomita | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •President Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 30.9).
- •President Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •President Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •President Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 88.8%).
- •President Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.2).
- •Alexander Fleming Middle is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 362.
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 President Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), President Avenue Elementary ranks higher (38.4 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 President Avenue Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lomita and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Fleming Middle: 1,110. President Avenue Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Fleming Middle and President Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Alexander Fleming Middle is 705th of 1,334 and President Avenue Elementary is 2672nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).