Helen Stacey Middle vs Willmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Stacey Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Willmore Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students
| Measure | Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach, California | Willmore Elementary Westminster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,334 | #2885 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7039 of 15,369 | #35132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 947 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Westminster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Stacey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 35.3).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 76.3%).
- •Willmore Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.3).
- •Helen Stacey Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 485.
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 Helen Stacey Middle better than Willmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Stacey Middle ranks higher (52.8 vs 35.3 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 Helen Stacey Middle and Willmore Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Westminster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Stacey Middle: 947. Willmore Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Stacey Middle and Willmore Elementary rank in California?
Helen Stacey Middle is 378th of 1,334 and Willmore Elementary is 2885th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).