Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle vs Mar Vista Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 755 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Mar Vista Academy
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
462 students
| Measure | Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley, California | Mar Vista Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 1,334 | #818 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9037 of 15,369 | #12732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| city | Berkeley | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 25.7).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 59.5%).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
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 Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle better than Mar Vista Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle ranks higher (43.6 vs 25.7 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 Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle and Mar Vista Academy?
About 755 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle: 462. Mar Vista Academy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle and Mar Vista Academy rank in California?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is 509th of 1,334 and Mar Vista Academy is 818th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).