Alvarado Elementary vs Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 520 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Signal Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Washington Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, California | Washington Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2145 of 5,693 | #685 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #28132 of 50,301 | #11558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Signal Hill | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 31.8).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 82.3%).
- •Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.0).
- •Washington Middle is the larger school with 849 students compared with 390.
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.8 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 Alvarado Elementary and Washington Middle?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 390. Washington Middle: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Washington Middle rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 2145th of 5,693 and Washington Middle is 685th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).