Aloha Elementary vs Helen Keller Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Helen Keller Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
| Measure | Aloha Elementary Lakewood, California | Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3683 of 5,693 | #217 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41045 of 50,301 | #4037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 56% |
| city | Lakewood | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 26.0).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 44%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 88.1%).
- •Aloha Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.5).
- •Helen Keller Middle is the larger school with 515 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 Helen Keller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keller Middle ranks higher (66.8 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 Helen Keller Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aloha Elementary: 302. Helen Keller Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aloha Elementary and Helen Keller Middle rank in California?
Aloha Elementary is 3683rd of 5,693 and Helen Keller Middle is 217th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).