Luther Burbank Middle vs Thomas Edison Elementary
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.
Luther Burbank Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,030 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Luther Burbank Middle Burbank, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,334 | #809 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6232 of 15,369 | #11277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,030 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 59% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 56.5).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 29.9%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.0).
- •Luther Burbank Middle is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 432.
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 Luther Burbank Middle better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 56.5 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 Luther Burbank Middle and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther Burbank Middle: 1,030. Thomas Edison Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther Burbank Middle and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Luther Burbank Middle is 339th of 1,334 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 809th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).