Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Del Amo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
Del Amo Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Carson, California | Del Amo Elementary Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,334 | #3365 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13811 of 15,369 | #38794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 843 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Amo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 19.8).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 84.9%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.0).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 285.
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 Andrew Carnegie Middle better than Del Amo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Amo Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 19.8 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 Andrew Carnegie Middle and Del Amo Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 843. Del Amo Elementary: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Del Amo Elementary rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 977th of 1,334 and Del Amo Elementary is 3365th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).