Bess Maxwell Elementary vs Crescent Elk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Maxwell Elementary
Crescent City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Crescent Elk Middle
Crescent City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Bess Maxwell Elementary Crescent City, California | Crescent Elk Middle Crescent City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4314 of 5,693 | #940 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44509 of 50,301 | #13616 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Crescent City | Crescent City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 20.9).
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Crescent Elk Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Crescent Elk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 86.2%).
- •Crescent Elk Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 19.7).
- •Crescent Elk Middle is the larger school with 507 students compared with 217.
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 Bess Maxwell Elementary better than Crescent Elk Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bess Maxwell Elementary and Crescent Elk Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Crescent City and Crescent City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Maxwell Elementary: 217. Crescent Elk Middle: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Maxwell Elementary and Crescent Elk Middle rank in California?
Bess Maxwell Elementary is 4314th of 5,693 and Crescent Elk Middle is 940th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).