Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle vs Willow 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.
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle
Hawaiian Gardens · Public middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
Willow Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens, California | Willow Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,334 | #2815 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11418 of 15,369 | #34489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 291 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 32.4).
- •Willow Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.4).
- •Willow Elementary is the larger school with 346 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 Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 32.4 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 Willow Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle: 291. Willow Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle and Willow Elementary rank in California?
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle is 673rd of 1,334 and Willow Elementary is 2815th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).