Aloha Elementary vs Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aloha Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
302 students
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
| Measure | Aloha Elementary Lakewood, California | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3683 of 5,693 | #185 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41045 of 50,301 | #4799 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 302 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Lakewood | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 26.0).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 88.1%).
- •Aloha Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.5).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 302.
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 Aloha Elementary better than Ernest S. McBride Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest S. McBride Sr. High ranks higher (63.9 vs 26.0 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 Aloha Elementary and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aloha Elementary: 302. Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aloha Elementary and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High rank in California?
Aloha Elementary is 3683rd of 5,693 and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).