Cleveland Elementary vs Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Lakewood, California | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 5,693 | #185 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15428 of 50,301 | #4799 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Lakewood | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.0 vs 63.9).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 40.3%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.5).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 450.
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 Cleveland Elementary better than Ernest S. McBride Sr. High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cleveland Elementary and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 450. Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High rank in California?
Cleveland Elementary is 1162nd of 5,693 and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).