Bobbie Smith Elementary vs Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobbie Smith Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
Washington Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
| Measure | Bobbie Smith Elementary Long Beach, California | Washington Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3354 of 5,693 | #685 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38738 of 50,301 | #11558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 635 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 29.7).
- •Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Bobbie Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Washington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 27.6).
- •Washington Middle is the larger school with 849 students compared with 635.
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 Bobbie Smith Elementary better than Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Middle ranks higher (31.8 vs 29.7 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 Bobbie Smith Elementary and Washington Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobbie Smith Elementary: 635. Washington Middle: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobbie Smith Elementary and Washington Middle rank in California?
Bobbie Smith Elementary is 3354th of 5,693 and Washington Middle is 685th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).