El Segundo Middle vs Wiseburn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Segundo Middle
El Segundo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
Wiseburn Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
| Measure | El Segundo Middle El Segundo, California | Wiseburn Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 1,334 | #178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2072 of 15,369 | #3206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 804 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | El Segundo | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Segundo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 70.7).
- •Wiseburn Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •El Segundo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 37.7%).
- •El Segundo Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.5).
- •Wiseburn Middle is the larger school with 953 students compared with 804.
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 El Segundo Middle better than Wiseburn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Segundo Middle ranks higher (76.6 vs 70.7 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 El Segundo Middle and Wiseburn Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Segundo Middle: 804. Wiseburn Middle: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Segundo Middle and Wiseburn Middle rank in California?
El Segundo Middle is 119th of 1,334 and Wiseburn Middle is 178th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).