Burbank (Luther) Elementary vs Gahr (Richard) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 717 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbank (Luther) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
421 students
Gahr (Richard) High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia, California | Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2500 of 5,693 | #363 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31643 of 50,301 | #7923 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Artesia | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gahr (Richard) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 40.4).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.3).
- •Gahr (Richard) High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 421.
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 (Luther) Elementary better than Gahr (Richard) High?
On the Success Index (US), Gahr (Richard) High ranks higher (51.7 vs 40.4 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 (Luther) Elementary and Gahr (Richard) High?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Artesia and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank (Luther) Elementary: 421. Gahr (Richard) High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank (Luther) Elementary and Gahr (Richard) High rank in California?
Burbank (Luther) Elementary is 2500th of 5,693 and Gahr (Richard) High is 363rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).