Edwin Markham Middle vs Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 803 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin Markham Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Edwin Markham Middle Los Angeles, California | Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1173 of 1,334 | #5608 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14756 of 15,369 | #49879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 618 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin Markham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 8.0).
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Edwin Markham Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.0).
- •Edwin Markham Middle is the larger school with 618 students compared with 399.
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 Edwin Markham Middle better than Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin Markham Middle ranks higher (13.5 vs 8.0 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 Edwin Markham Middle and Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin Markham Middle: 618. Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin Markham Middle and Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary rank in California?
Edwin Markham Middle is 1173rd of 1,334 and Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is 5608th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).