Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Dolores Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Dolores Street Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Carson, California | Dolores Street Elementary Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,334 | #3330 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13811 of 15,369 | #38600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 843 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolores Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 19.8).
- •Dolores Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Dolores Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 85.1%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.8).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 370.
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 Dolores Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dolores Street Elementary ranks higher (29.9 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 Dolores Street Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 843. Dolores Street Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Dolores Street Elementary rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 977th of 1,334 and Dolores Street Elementary is 3330th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).