Longley Way Elementary vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longley Way Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #451 of 5,693 | #132 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6822 of 50,301 | #2326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longley Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 75.2).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 30.3%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.4).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle is the larger school with 710 students compared with 541.
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 Longley Way Elementary better than Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longley Way Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.2 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 Longley Way Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longley Way Elementary: 541. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longley Way Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Longley Way Elementary is 451st of 5,693 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 132nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).