Los Medanos Elementary vs Pittsburg Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Medanos Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Pittsburg Senior High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,403 students
| Measure | Los Medanos Elementary Pittsburg, California | Pittsburg Senior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2441 of 5,693 | #1143 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31089 of 50,301 | #15490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 665 | 3,403 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 3,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 20% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Medanos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 18.8).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Los Medanos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Pittsburg Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.2).
- •Pittsburg Senior High is the larger school with 3,403 students compared with 665.
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 Los Medanos Elementary better than Pittsburg Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Medanos Elementary ranks higher (41.3 vs 18.8 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 Los Medanos Elementary and Pittsburg Senior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Medanos Elementary: 665. Pittsburg Senior High: 3,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Medanos Elementary and Pittsburg Senior High rank in California?
Los Medanos Elementary is 2441st of 5,693 and Pittsburg Senior High is 1143rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).