Ben Lomond Elementary vs Royal Oak Middle
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.
Ben Lomond Elementary
Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
Royal Oak Middle
Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
610 students
| Measure | Ben Lomond Elementary Covina, California | Royal Oak Middle Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2483 of 5,693 | #524 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31505 of 50,301 | #9233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 506 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Covina | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royal Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 40.6).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Ben Lomond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 75.1%).
- •Royal Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.0).
- •Royal Oak Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 506.
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 Ben Lomond Elementary better than Royal Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Royal Oak Middle ranks higher (42.7 vs 40.6 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 Ben Lomond Elementary and Royal Oak Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Covina and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Lomond Elementary: 506. Royal Oak Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Lomond Elementary and Royal Oak Middle rank in California?
Ben Lomond Elementary is 2483rd of 5,693 and Royal Oak Middle is 524th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).