Bret Harte Elementary vs Luther Burbank Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 553 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Luther Burbank Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,030 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Burbank, California | Luther Burbank Middle Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #885 of 5,693 | #339 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12116 of 50,301 | #6232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 1,030 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 1,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 56.5).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 29.9%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.0).
- •Luther Burbank Middle is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 537.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Luther Burbank Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 56.5 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 Bret Harte Elementary and Luther Burbank Middle?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 537. Luther Burbank Middle: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Luther Burbank Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 885th of 5,693 and Luther Burbank Middle is 339th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).