Janie P. Abbott Elementary vs Whaley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 910 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
Whaley Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
| Measure | Janie P. Abbott Elementary Lynwood, California | Whaley Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3257 of 5,693 | #1037 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38016 of 50,301 | #14173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| city | Lynwood | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Janie P. Abbott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 17.6).
- •Janie P. Abbott Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Janie P. Abbott Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Janie P. Abbott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 92.8%).
- •Janie P. Abbott Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.2).
- •Whaley Middle is the larger school with 429 students compared with 417.
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 Janie P. Abbott Elementary better than Whaley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Janie P. Abbott Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 17.6 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 Janie P. Abbott Elementary and Whaley Middle?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Lynwood and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janie P. Abbott Elementary: 417. Whaley Middle: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janie P. Abbott Elementary and Whaley Middle rank in California?
Janie P. Abbott Elementary is 3257th of 5,693 and Whaley Middle is 1037th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).