Foster Road Elementary vs John H. Glenn High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Road Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
John H. Glenn High
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students
| Measure | Foster Road Elementary La Mirada, California | John H. Glenn High Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2977 of 5,693 | #1049 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35904 of 50,301 | #14840 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 246 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | La Mirada | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 22.6).
- •Foster Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Foster Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Foster Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 74.9%).
- •John H. Glenn High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 24.6).
- •John H. Glenn High is the larger school with 882 students compared with 246.
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 Foster Road Elementary better than John H. Glenn High?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Road Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 22.6 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 Foster Road Elementary and John H. Glenn High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Road Elementary: 246. John H. Glenn High: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Road Elementary and John H. Glenn High rank in California?
Foster Road Elementary is 2977th of 5,693 and John H. Glenn High is 1049th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).