Cabrillo High vs Stephens Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
Stephens Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Cabrillo High Long Beach, California | Stephens Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,343 | #837 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15449 of 16,910 | #12868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,652 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephens Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 18.9).
- •Stephens Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 76.9%).
- •Stephens Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.9).
- •Cabrillo High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 658.
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 Cabrillo High better than Stephens Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stephens Middle ranks higher (25.0 vs 18.9 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 Cabrillo High and Stephens Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo High: 1,652. Stephens Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo High and Stephens Middle rank in California?
Cabrillo High is 1136th of 1,343 and Stephens Middle is 837th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).