Frank J. Zamboni vs Hamilton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank J. Zamboni
Paramount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Hamilton Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Frank J. Zamboni Paramount, California | Hamilton Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,334 | #904 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13459 of 15,369 | #13415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Paramount | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 96%).
- •Frank J. Zamboni does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.0).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 748 students compared with 650.
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 Frank J. Zamboni better than Hamilton Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frank J. Zamboni and Hamilton Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank J. Zamboni: 650. Hamilton Middle: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank J. Zamboni and Hamilton Middle rank in California?
Frank J. Zamboni is 910th of 1,334 and Hamilton Middle is 904th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).