Elmhurst United Middle vs Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy 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
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
180 students
| Measure | Elmhurst United Middle Oakland, California | Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 1,334 | #5498 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15138 of 15,369 | #49556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 729 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.4 vs 9.6).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Elmhurst United Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.0).
- •Elmhurst United Middle is the larger school with 729 students compared with 180.
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 Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elmhurst United Middle and Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmhurst United Middle: 729. Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmhurst United Middle and Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary rank in California?
Elmhurst United Middle is 1276th of 1,334 and Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary is 5498th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).