Ernest S. McBride Sr. High vs Helen Keller Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 607 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
Helen Keller Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
| Measure | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California | Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,343 | #217 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4799 of 16,910 | #4037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 63.9).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 40.8%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.5).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 515.
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 Ernest S. McBride Sr. High better than Helen Keller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keller Middle ranks higher (66.8 vs 63.9 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 Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and Helen Keller Middle?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. Helen Keller Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and Helen Keller Middle rank in California?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 and Helen Keller Middle is 217th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).