J. H. McGaugh Elementary vs Rogers Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 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
Rogers Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
| Measure | J. H. McGaugh Elementary Seal Beach, California | Rogers Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #430 of 5,693 | #154 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6587 of 50,301 | #2825 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 721 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 28.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| city | Seal Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 72.6).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Rogers Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 32%).
- •J. H. McGaugh Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 28.6).
- •Rogers Middle is the larger school with 773 students compared with 721.
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 Rogers Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J. H. McGaugh Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 72.6 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 J. H. McGaugh Elementary and Rogers Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Seal Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary: 721. Rogers Middle: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. H. McGaugh Elementary and Rogers Middle rank in California?
J. H. McGaugh Elementary is 430th of 5,693 and Rogers Middle is 154th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).