Elmhurst United Middle vs Esperanza Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmhurst United Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
Esperanza Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Elmhurst United Middle Oakland, California | Esperanza Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 1,334 | #4812 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15138 of 15,369 | #46958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 729 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 32% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 9.4).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Esperanza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Elmhurst United Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 22.0).
- •Elmhurst United Middle is the larger school with 729 students compared with 418.
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 Elmhurst United Middle better than Esperanza Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Elementary ranks higher (16.3 vs 9.4 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 Elmhurst United Middle and Esperanza Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmhurst United Middle: 729. Esperanza Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmhurst United Middle and Esperanza Elementary rank in California?
Elmhurst United Middle is 1276th of 1,334 and Esperanza Elementary is 4812th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).