Cubberley K-8 vs Emerson Parkside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cubberley K-8
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
951 students
Emerson Parkside Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Cubberley K-8 Long Beach, California | Emerson Parkside Academy Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #925 of 5,693 | #668 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12565 of 50,301 | #9506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Parkside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 68.2).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 26.9%).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.0).
- •Cubberley K-8 is the larger school with 951 students compared with 356.
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 Cubberley K-8 better than Emerson Parkside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Parkside Academy ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.2 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 Cubberley K-8 and Emerson Parkside Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cubberley K-8: 951. Emerson Parkside Academy: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cubberley K-8 and Emerson Parkside Academy rank in California?
Cubberley K-8 is 925th of 5,693 and Emerson Parkside Academy is 668th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).