Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach vs Los Cerritos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach
Long Beach · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
Los Cerritos Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach Long Beach, California | Los Cerritos Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 1,334 | #758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3611 of 15,369 | #10454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 244 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 68.7).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 45.1%).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 28.3).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 244.
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is a charter school while Los Cerritos Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach better than Los Cerritos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.7 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 Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach and Los Cerritos Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach: 244. Los Cerritos Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach and Los Cerritos Elementary rank in California?
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is 199th of 1,334 and Los Cerritos Elementary is 758th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).