Alondra Middle vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alondra Middle
Paramount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
McKinley Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
| Measure | Alondra Middle Paramount, California | McKinley Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,334 | #2349 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13178 of 15,369 | #30239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 735 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 50% |
| city | Paramount | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 23.2).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 92.5%).
- •Alondra Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.6).
- •Alondra Middle is the larger school with 735 students compared with 475.
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 Alondra Middle better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 23.2 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 Alondra Middle and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alondra Middle: 735. McKinley Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alondra Middle and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Alondra Middle is 876th of 1,334 and McKinley Elementary is 2349th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).