Emerson Parkside Academy vs Marshall Academy of the Arts
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.
Emerson Parkside Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
| Measure | Emerson Parkside Academy Long Beach, California | Marshall Academy of the Arts Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 5,693 | #274 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9506 of 50,301 | #4865 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Parkside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 62.8).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 45%).
- •Emerson Parkside Academy does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.1).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts is the larger school with 940 students compared with 356.
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 Emerson Parkside Academy better than Marshall Academy of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Parkside Academy ranks higher (72.6 vs 62.8 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 Emerson Parkside Academy and Marshall Academy of the Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Parkside Academy: 356. Marshall Academy of the Arts: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Parkside Academy and Marshall Academy of the Arts rank in California?
Emerson Parkside Academy is 668th of 5,693 and Marshall Academy of the Arts is 274th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).