Dooley Elementary vs Lindbergh STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dooley Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Lindbergh STEM Academy
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
421 students
| Measure | Dooley Elementary Long Beach, California | Lindbergh STEM Academy Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3132 of 5,693 | #1052 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37092 of 50,301 | #14254 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dooley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 17.1).
- •Dooley Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Dooley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Dooley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 91.2%).
- •Lindbergh STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 27.6).
- •Dooley Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 421.
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 Dooley Elementary better than Lindbergh STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dooley Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 17.1 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 Dooley Elementary and Lindbergh STEM Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dooley Elementary: 662. Lindbergh STEM Academy: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dooley Elementary and Lindbergh STEM Academy rank in California?
Dooley Elementary is 3132nd of 5,693 and Lindbergh STEM Academy is 1052nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).