Hoover Middle vs Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Middle
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Twain Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle Lakewood, California | Twain Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,334 | #1474 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9788 of 15,369 | #19479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Lakewood | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 40.1).
- •Twain Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Twain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Twain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 64%).
- •Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 27.9).
- •Hoover Middle is the larger school with 505 students compared with 474.
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 Hoover Middle better than Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Twain Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 40.1 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 Hoover Middle and Twain Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle: 505. Twain Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle and Twain Elementary rank in California?
Hoover Middle is 560th of 1,334 and Twain Elementary is 1474th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).