Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle vs Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 973 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle
Hawaiian Gardens · Public middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens, California | Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,334 | #4034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11418 of 15,369 | #43027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 291 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 22.9).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 92.3%).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.5).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 291.
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 Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle better than Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.9 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 Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle: 291. Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary rank in California?
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle is 673rd of 1,334 and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 4034th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).