John Foster Dulles Elementary vs La Mirada High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Foster Dulles Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
La Mirada High
La Mirada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,726 students
| Measure | John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada, California | La Mirada High La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 5,693 | #654 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25380 of 50,301 | #11718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 250 | 1,726 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 1,726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | La Mirada | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 37.0).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •La Mirada High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 57%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •La Mirada High is the larger school with 1,726 students compared with 250.
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 John Foster Dulles Elementary better than La Mirada High?
On the Success Index (US), John Foster Dulles Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 37.0 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 John Foster Dulles Elementary and La Mirada High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Foster Dulles Elementary: 250. La Mirada High: 1,726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Foster Dulles Elementary and La Mirada High rank in California?
John Foster Dulles Elementary is 1928th of 5,693 and La Mirada High is 654th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).