Altadena Elementary vs Charles W. Eliot Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 481 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altadena Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Charles W. Eliot Middle
Altadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
| Measure | Altadena Elementary Altadena, California | Charles W. Eliot Middle Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3183 of 5,693 | #1075 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37457 of 50,301 | #14365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Altadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altadena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 16.4).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 74.4%).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.0).
- •Altadena Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 407.
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 Altadena Elementary better than Charles W. Eliot Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Altadena Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 16.4 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 Altadena Elementary and Charles W. Eliot Middle?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Altadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altadena Elementary: 527. Charles W. Eliot Middle: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altadena Elementary and Charles W. Eliot Middle rank in California?
Altadena Elementary is 3183rd of 5,693 and Charles W. Eliot Middle is 1075th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).