Heights Elementary vs Los Medanos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Los Medanos Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary Pittsburg, California | Los Medanos Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4802 of 5,693 | #2441 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46916 of 50,301 | #31089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Medanos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 16.4).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 83.4%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.8).
- •Los Medanos Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 547.
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 Heights Elementary better than Los Medanos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Medanos Elementary ranks higher (41.3 vs 16.4 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 Heights Elementary and Los Medanos Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary: 547. Los Medanos Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary and Los Medanos Elementary rank in California?
Heights Elementary is 4802nd of 5,693 and Los Medanos Elementary is 2441st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).