Charles W. Eliot Middle vs Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles W. Eliot Middle
Altadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Charles W. Eliot Middle Altadena, California | Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,334 | #2909 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14365 of 15,369 | #35338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 40% |
| city | Altadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 16.4).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 14%).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 74.4%).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.8).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 407.
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 Charles W. Eliot Middle better than Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 16.4 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 Charles W. Eliot Middle and Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Eliot Middle: 407. Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Eliot Middle and Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary rank in California?
Charles W. Eliot Middle is 1075th of 1,334 and Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is 2909th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).