First Avenue Middle vs Holly Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Holly Avenue Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
789 students
| Measure | First Avenue Middle Arcadia, California | Holly Avenue Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 1,334 | #796 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2260 of 15,369 | #11013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 70.4).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •First Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •First Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 24.9).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 789 students compared with 771.
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 Holly Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), First Avenue Middle ranks higher (75.5 vs 70.4 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 First Avenue Middle and Holly Avenue Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Avenue Middle: 771. Holly Avenue Elementary: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Avenue Middle and Holly Avenue Elementary rank in California?
First Avenue Middle is 128th of 1,334 and Holly Avenue Elementary is 796th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).