Eastwood Elementary vs Reginald M. Benton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
Reginald M. Benton Middle
La Mirada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | Eastwood Elementary La Mirada, California | Reginald M. Benton Middle La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1416 of 5,693 | #604 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18838 of 50,301 | #10458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 28% |
| city | La Mirada | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 37.0).
- •Eastwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Eastwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 55.8%).
- •Eastwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.6).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle is the larger school with 718 students compared with 351.
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 Eastwood Elementary better than Reginald M. Benton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eastwood Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 37.0 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 Eastwood Elementary and Reginald M. Benton Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastwood Elementary: 351. Reginald M. Benton Middle: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastwood Elementary and Reginald M. Benton Middle rank in California?
Eastwood Elementary is 1416th of 5,693 and Reginald M. Benton Middle is 604th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).