Bancroft Middle vs Stephen Foster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Stephen Foster Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Bancroft Middle Long Beach, California | Stephen Foster Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,334 | #2071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6406 of 15,369 | #27186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 806 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Long Beach | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bancroft Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 47.0).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 66.3%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.0).
- •Bancroft Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 501.
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 Stephen Foster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bancroft Middle ranks higher (55.7 vs 47.0 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 Stephen Foster Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Middle: 806. Stephen Foster Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Middle and Stephen Foster Elementary rank in California?
Bancroft Middle is 347th of 1,334 and Stephen Foster Elementary is 2071st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).