Burroughs High vs R. L. Stevenson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs High
Burbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,283 students
R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
| Measure | Burroughs High Burbank, California | R. L. Stevenson Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #250 of 1,343 | #790 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5867 of 16,910 | #10969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,283 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 2,283 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. L. Stevenson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 59.7).
- •R. L. Stevenson Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •R. L. Stevenson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •R. L. Stevenson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 26.6%).
- •R. L. Stevenson Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.5).
- •Burroughs High is the larger school with 2,283 students compared with 521.
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 Burroughs High better than R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), R. L. Stevenson Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 59.7 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 Burroughs High and R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs High: 2,283. R. L. Stevenson Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs High and R. L. Stevenson Elementary rank in California?
Burroughs High is 250th of 1,343 and R. L. Stevenson Elementary is 790th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).