Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary vs Helen Keller Middle
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.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
Hawaiian Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Helen Keller Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
| Measure | Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens, California | Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3292 of 5,693 | #217 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38256 of 50,301 | #4037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | Hawaiian Gardens | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 30.4).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 50%).
- •Helen Keller Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.5).
- •Helen Keller Middle is the larger school with 515 students compared with 297.
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 Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary better than Helen Keller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keller Middle ranks higher (66.8 vs 30.4 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 Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Helen Keller Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary: 297. Helen Keller Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary and Helen Keller Middle rank in California?
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary is 3292nd of 5,693 and Helen Keller Middle is 217th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).