Lovonya DeJean Middle vs Michelle Obama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 995 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovonya DeJean Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
381 students
Michelle Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Lovonya DeJean Middle Richmond, California | Michelle Obama Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1313 of 1,334 | #4755 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15252 of 15,369 | #46728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 20% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michelle Obama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 7.4).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 3%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 81.9%).
- •Lovonya DeJean Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.7).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 381.
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 Lovonya DeJean Middle better than Michelle Obama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Michelle Obama Elementary ranks higher (16.8 vs 7.4 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 Lovonya DeJean Middle and Michelle Obama Elementary?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovonya DeJean Middle: 381. Michelle Obama Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovonya DeJean Middle and Michelle Obama Elementary rank in California?
Lovonya DeJean Middle is 1313th of 1,334 and Michelle Obama Elementary is 4755th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).