Barton Hill Elementary vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Hill Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Richard Henry Dana Middle
San Pedro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,355 students
| Measure | Barton Hill Elementary San Pedro, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5336 of 5,693 | #1017 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48950 of 50,301 | #14057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 1,355 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 1,355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| city | San Pedro | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 11.7).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 95.7%).
- •Barton Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.5).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 329.
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 Barton Hill Elementary better than Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks higher (18.3 vs 11.7 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 Barton Hill Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Pedro and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Hill Elementary: 329. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 1,355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Hill Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Barton Hill Elementary is 5336th of 5,693 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 1017th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).