Burcham Elementary vs Marshall Academy of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 519 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burcham Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
| Measure | Burcham Elementary Long Beach, California | Marshall Academy of the Arts Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1493 of 5,693 | #274 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19765 of 50,301 | #4865 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 57.7).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Burcham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 45%).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 27.5).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts is the larger school with 940 students compared with 412.
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 Burcham Elementary better than Marshall Academy of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Academy of the Arts ranks higher (62.8 vs 57.7 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 Burcham Elementary and Marshall Academy of the Arts?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burcham Elementary: 412. Marshall Academy of the Arts: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burcham Elementary and Marshall Academy of the Arts rank in California?
Burcham Elementary is 1493rd of 5,693 and Marshall Academy of the Arts is 274th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).