Chavez Elementary vs Franklin Classical Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chavez Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Franklin Classical Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students
| Measure | Chavez Elementary Long Beach, California | Franklin Classical Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2573 of 5,693 | #879 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32164 of 50,301 | #13208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 312 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 23.1).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 87.7%).
- •Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.6).
- •Franklin Classical Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 312.
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 Chavez Elementary better than Franklin Classical Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chavez Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 23.1 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 Chavez Elementary and Franklin Classical Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chavez Elementary: 312. Franklin Classical Middle: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chavez Elementary and Franklin Classical Middle rank in California?
Chavez Elementary is 2573rd of 5,693 and Franklin Classical Middle is 879th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).