First Avenue Middle vs Highland Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Avenue Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Highland Oaks Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
655 students
| Measure | First Avenue Middle Arcadia, California | Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 1,334 | #318 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2260 of 15,369 | #5366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 75.5).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 32.7%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.9).
- •First Avenue Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 655.
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 First Avenue Middle better than Highland Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Oaks Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.5 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 First Avenue Middle and Highland Oaks Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Avenue Middle: 771. Highland Oaks Elementary: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Avenue Middle and Highland Oaks Elementary rank in California?
First Avenue Middle is 128th of 1,334 and Highland Oaks Elementary is 318th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).