Grant Elementary vs Hamilton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
951 students
Hamilton Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary Long Beach, California | Hamilton Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3344 of 5,693 | #904 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38685 of 50,301 | #13415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 951 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 22.0).
- •Grant Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 28.8).
- •Grant Elementary is the larger school with 951 students compared with 748.
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 Grant Elementary better than Hamilton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 22.0 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 Grant Elementary and Hamilton Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary: 951. Hamilton Middle: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary and Hamilton Middle rank in California?
Grant Elementary is 3344th of 5,693 and Hamilton Middle is 904th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).