Davis Middle vs Laurel Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Laurel Street Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
377 students
| Measure | Davis Middle Compton, California | Laurel Street Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,334 | #2726 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15213 of 15,369 | #33514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 520 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 45% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 8.3).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 13%).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 24%).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Laurel Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 27.4).
- •Davis Middle is the larger school with 520 students compared with 377.
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 Laurel Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Street Elementary ranks higher (37.7 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 Laurel Street Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Middle: 520. Laurel Street Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Middle and Laurel Street Elementary rank in California?
Davis Middle is 1300th of 1,334 and Laurel Street Elementary is 2726th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).