Longfellow Elementary vs Walton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 743 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
450 students
Walton Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
72 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Compton, California | Walton Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4576 of 5,693 | #1070 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45866 of 50,301 | #14349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 16.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 94.4%).
- •Walton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 26.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 72.
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 Elementary better than Walton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 16.6 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 Elementary and Walton Middle?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 450. Walton Middle: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Walton Middle rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 4576th of 5,693 and Walton Middle is 1070th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).