Cesar Chavez Middle vs San Miguel 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.
Cesar Chavez Middle
Lynwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
882 students
San Miguel Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
677 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Lynwood, California | San Miguel Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 1,334 | #4865 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15174 of 15,369 | #47211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 882 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 26% |
| city | Lynwood | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Miguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 8.9).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 95.4%).
- •San Miguel Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 25.9).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 882 students compared with 677.
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 Cesar Chavez Middle better than San Miguel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Miguel Elementary ranks higher (15.9 vs 8.9 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 Cesar Chavez Middle and San Miguel Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lynwood and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 882. San Miguel Elementary: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and San Miguel Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 1283rd of 1,334 and San Miguel Elementary is 4865th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).