Hamilton Middle vs Wesley Gaines
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Wesley Gaines
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Long Beach, California | Wesley Gaines Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,334 | #3374 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13415 of 15,369 | #38839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 748 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Long Beach | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wesley Gaines scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 22.0).
- •Wesley Gaines does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Wesley Gaines does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.5).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 748 students compared with 449.
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 Hamilton Middle better than Wesley Gaines?
On the Success Index (US), Wesley Gaines ranks higher (29.6 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 Hamilton Middle and Wesley Gaines?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 748. Wesley Gaines: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Wesley Gaines rank in California?
Hamilton Middle is 904th of 1,334 and Wesley Gaines is 3374th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).