Davis Middle vs Dickison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 249 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Dickison Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
681 students
| Measure | Davis Middle Compton, California | Dickison Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,334 | #4490 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15213 of 15,369 | #45441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 520 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 31% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 8.3).
- •Dickison Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 13%).
- •Dickison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Davis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 91.5%).
- •Dickison Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.4).
- •Dickison Elementary is the larger school with 681 students compared with 520.
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 Davis Middle better than Dickison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dickison Elementary ranks higher (19.0 vs 8.3 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 Davis Middle and Dickison Elementary?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Middle: 520. Dickison Elementary: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Middle and Dickison Elementary rank in California?
Davis Middle is 1300th of 1,334 and Dickison Elementary is 4490th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).