Lexington Junior High vs Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
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.
Lexington Junior High
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,188 students
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
| Measure | Lexington Junior High Cypress, California | Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,334 | #4034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5655 of 15,369 | #43027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,188 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Cypress | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 22.9).
- •Lexington Junior High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Lexington Junior High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Lexington Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 92.3%).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 27.0).
- •Lexington Junior High is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 338.
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 Lexington Junior High better than Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington Junior High ranks higher (59.2 vs 22.9 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 Lexington Junior High and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Junior High: 1,188. Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Junior High and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary rank in California?
Lexington Junior High is 316th of 1,334 and Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 4034th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).