John Foster Dulles Elementary vs Reginald M. Benton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 647 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
Reginald M. Benton Middle
La Mirada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada, California | Reginald M. Benton Middle La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 5,693 | #604 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25380 of 50,301 | #10458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 250 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| 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%).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 56.4%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.6).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle is the larger school with 718 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 Reginald M. Benton Middle?
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 Reginald M. Benton Middle?
About 647 m in a straight line, between La Mirada and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Foster Dulles Elementary: 250. Reginald M. Benton Middle: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Foster Dulles Elementary and Reginald M. Benton Middle rank in California?
John Foster Dulles Elementary is 1928th of 5,693 and Reginald M. Benton Middle is 604th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).