Fifteenth Street Elementary vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifteenth Street Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
Richard Henry Dana Middle
San Pedro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,355 students
| Measure | Fifteenth Street Elementary San Pedro, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3833 of 5,693 | #1017 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41921 of 50,301 | #14057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 353 | 1,355 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 1,355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| city | San Pedro | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifteenth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 18.3).
- •Fifteenth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Fifteenth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 95.5%).
- •Fifteenth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.5).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 353.
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 Fifteenth Street Elementary better than Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fifteenth Street Elementary ranks higher (24.6 vs 18.3 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 Fifteenth Street Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 849 m in a straight line, between San Pedro and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifteenth Street Elementary: 353. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 1,355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifteenth Street Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Fifteenth Street Elementary is 3833rd of 5,693 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 1017th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).