J. H. McGaugh Elementary vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. H. McGaugh Elementary
Seal Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
Lowell Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
| Measure | J. H. McGaugh Elementary Seal Beach, California | Lowell Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #430 of 5,693 | #423 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6587 of 50,301 | #6539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| city | Seal Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.2 vs 77.3).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 23.2%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.5).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 609.
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 J. H. McGaugh Elementary better than Lowell Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are J. H. McGaugh Elementary and Lowell Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Seal Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary: 721. Lowell Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. H. McGaugh Elementary and Lowell Elementary rank in California?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary is 430th of 5,693 and Lowell Elementary is 423rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).