Bancroft Middle vs MacArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
MacArthur Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Bancroft Middle Long Beach, California | MacArthur Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,334 | #1544 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6406 of 15,369 | #20405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 806 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Long Beach | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 55.7).
- •MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •MacArthur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 49.1%).
- •MacArthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.0).
- •Bancroft Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 340.
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 Bancroft Middle better than MacArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Elementary ranks higher (56.8 vs 55.7 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 Bancroft Middle and MacArthur Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Middle: 806. MacArthur Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Middle and MacArthur Elementary rank in California?
Bancroft Middle is 347th of 1,334 and MacArthur Elementary is 1544th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).