Carmenita Middle vs Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
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.
Carmenita Middle
Cerritos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
639 students
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students
| Measure | Carmenita Middle Cerritos, California | Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,334 | #573 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2535 of 15,369 | #8229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 639 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.0 vs 74.6).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 40.2%).
- •Carmenita Middle does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 28.1).
- •Carmenita Middle is the larger school with 639 students compared with 561.
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 Carmenita Middle better than Wittmann (Helen) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carmenita Middle and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmenita Middle: 639. Wittmann (Helen) Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmenita Middle and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary rank in California?
Carmenita Middle is 144th of 1,334 and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary is 573rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).