Cesar Chavez Middle vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 150 m 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
511 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Lynwood, California | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Lynwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 1,334 | #3234 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15174 of 15,369 | #37842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 882 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| city | Lynwood | Lynwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 8.9).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 95.4%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 25.9).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 882 students compared with 511.
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (31.1 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Lynwood and Lynwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 882. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 1283rd of 1,334 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 3234th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).