Dolores Huerta Middle vs Thomas Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolores Huerta Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Dolores Huerta Middle Burbank, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #369 of 1,334 | #809 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6844 of 15,369 | #11277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 931 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 53.7).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 30.6%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.5).
- •Dolores Huerta Middle is the larger school with 931 students compared with 432.
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 Dolores Huerta Middle better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 53.7 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 Dolores Huerta Middle and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores Huerta Middle: 931. Thomas Edison Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores Huerta Middle and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Dolores Huerta Middle is 369th of 1,334 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 809th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).