Lindbergh STEM Academy vs Myrtle Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindbergh STEM Academy
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
421 students
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Lamont · Public middle · Grades 4–6
422 students
| Measure | Lindbergh STEM Academy Long Beach, California | Myrtle Avenue Elementary Lamont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,334 | #887 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14254 of 15,369 | #13273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 421 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | Long Beach | Lamont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 17.1).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 91.2%).
- •Lindbergh STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.1).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 421.
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 Lindbergh STEM Academy better than Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Avenue Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.1 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 Lindbergh STEM Academy and Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lamont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lindbergh STEM Academy: 421. Myrtle Avenue Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lindbergh STEM Academy and Myrtle Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Lindbergh STEM Academy is 1052nd of 1,334 and Myrtle Avenue Elementary is 887th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).