John Foster Dulles Elementary vs Meadow Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 690 m 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
Meadow Green Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students
| Measure | John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada, California | Meadow Green Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 5,693 | #1260 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25380 of 50,301 | #16804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 250 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | La Mirada | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 49.7).
- •Meadow Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Meadow Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 58.3%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.7).
- •Meadow Green Elementary is the larger school with 470 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 Meadow Green Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Green Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 49.7 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 John Foster Dulles Elementary and Meadow Green Elementary?
About 690 m in a straight line, between La Mirada and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Foster Dulles Elementary: 250. Meadow Green Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Foster Dulles Elementary and Meadow Green Elementary rank in California?
John Foster Dulles Elementary is 1928th of 5,693 and Meadow Green Elementary is 1260th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).