Burbank Elementary vs Franklin Classical 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.
Burbank Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Franklin Classical Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students
| Measure | Burbank Elementary Long Beach, California | Franklin Classical Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3033 of 5,693 | #879 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36356 of 50,301 | #13208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 23.1).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 87.7%).
- •Franklin Classical Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.9).
- •Franklin Classical Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 538.
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 Burbank Elementary better than Franklin Classical Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burbank Elementary ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.1 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 Burbank Elementary and Franklin Classical Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank Elementary: 538. Franklin Classical Middle: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank Elementary and Franklin Classical Middle rank in California?
Burbank Elementary is 3033rd of 5,693 and Franklin Classical Middle is 879th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).