Baldwin Park High vs Merwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Park High
Baldwin Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students
Merwin Elementary
Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Baldwin Park High Baldwin Park, California | Merwin Elementary Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,343 | #2138 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13716 of 16,910 | #28052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,260 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 53% |
| city | Baldwin Park | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merwin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 28.2).
- •Merwin Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 23%).
- •Merwin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Merwin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 86.9%).
- •Baldwin Park High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.1).
- •Baldwin Park High is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 462.
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 Baldwin Park High better than Merwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merwin Elementary ranks higher (45.8 vs 28.2 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 Baldwin Park High and Merwin Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Park High: 1,260. Merwin Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Park High and Merwin Elementary rank in California?
Baldwin Park High is 892nd of 1,343 and Merwin Elementary is 2138th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).