Charles W. Eliot Middle vs Samuel Gompers Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 31 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
Samuel Gompers Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
| Measure | Charles W. Eliot Middle Altadena, California | Samuel Gompers Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,334 | #1271 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14365 of 15,369 | #15131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7% |
| city | Altadena | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 9.6).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7%).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 96.1%).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle is the larger school with 407 students compared with 406.
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 Samuel Gompers Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Charles W. Eliot Middle ranks higher (16.4 vs 9.6 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 Samuel Gompers Middle?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Eliot Middle: 407. Samuel Gompers Middle: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Eliot Middle and Samuel Gompers Middle rank in California?
Charles W. Eliot Middle is 1075th of 1,334 and Samuel Gompers Middle is 1271st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).