Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle vs Ruth Acty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 829 m 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
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley, California | Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #509 of 1,334 | #476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9037 of 15,369 | #7089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 462 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 72% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Acty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 43.6).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Ruth Acty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 44.6%).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.6).
- •Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 410.
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 Ruth Acty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Acty Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 43.6 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 Ruth Acty Elementary?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle: 462. Ruth Acty Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle and Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is 509th of 1,334 and Ruth Acty Elementary is 476th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).