Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier vs Meadows Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 564 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Meadows Avenue Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
| Measure | Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier Berkeley, California | Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #643 of 5,693 | #345 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9229 of 50,301 | #5681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| city | Berkeley | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 73.0).
- •Meadows Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Meadows Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Meadows Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 29.2%).
- •Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.9).
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 Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier better than Meadows Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Avenue Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.0 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 Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier and Meadows Avenue Elementary?
About 564 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier: 407. Meadows Avenue Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier and Meadows Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is 643rd of 5,693 and Meadows Avenue Elementary is 345th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).