Circle View Elementary vs Helen Stacey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle View Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
Helen Stacey Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Circle View Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 5,693 | #378 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6685 of 50,301 | #7039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 582 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 56% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Circle View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 52.8).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 64.9%).
- •Circle View Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.3).
- •Helen Stacey Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 582.
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 Circle View Elementary better than Helen Stacey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Circle View Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 52.8 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 Circle View Elementary and Helen Stacey Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle View Elementary: 582. Helen Stacey Middle: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle View Elementary and Helen Stacey Middle rank in California?
Circle View Elementary is 440th of 5,693 and Helen Stacey Middle is 378th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).