Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle vs Palms Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km 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
Palms Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens, California | Palms Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,334 | #3201 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11418 of 15,369 | #37570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 291 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 31.5).
- •Palms Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 24.4).
- •Palms Elementary is the larger school with 463 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 Palms 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 Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle and Palms Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle: 291. Palms Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle and Palms Elementary rank in California?
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle is 673rd of 1,334 and Palms Elementary is 3201st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).