Cubberley K-8 vs Helen Keller Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Helen Keller Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
| Measure | Cubberley K-8 Long Beach, California | Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 5,693 | #217 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12565 of 50,301 | #4037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 951 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cubberley K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 66.8).
- •Cubberley K-8 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Cubberley K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 40.8%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.0).
- •Cubberley K-8 is the larger school with 951 students compared with 515.
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 Helen Keller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cubberley K-8 ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.8 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 Cubberley K-8 and Helen Keller Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cubberley K-8: 951. Helen Keller Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cubberley K-8 and Helen Keller Middle rank in California?
Cubberley K-8 is 925th of 5,693 and Helen Keller Middle is 217th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).