Garfield Elementary vs Stephens Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Stephens Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Long Beach, California | Stephens Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3639 of 5,693 | #837 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40765 of 50,301 | #12868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 25.0).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Stephens Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 78%).
- •Stephens Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 26.8).
- •Stephens Middle is the larger school with 658 students compared with 536.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Stephens Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 25.0 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 Garfield Elementary and Stephens Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 536. Stephens Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Stephens Middle rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 3639th of 5,693 and Stephens Middle is 837th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).