Manzanita Middle vs Michelle Obama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Middle
Richmond · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
Michelle Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Manzanita Middle Richmond, California | Michelle Obama Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,334 | #4755 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14305 of 15,369 | #46728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 92 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 16.8).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 85.9%).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.0).
- •Michelle Obama Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 92.
- •Manzanita Middle is a charter school while Michelle Obama Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Manzanita Middle better than Michelle Obama Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manzanita Middle and Michelle Obama Elementary?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Middle: 92. Michelle Obama Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Middle and Michelle Obama Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Middle is 1065th of 1,334 and Michelle Obama Elementary is 4755th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).