Marshall Academy of the Arts vs Stanford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Stanford Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,165 students
| Measure | Marshall Academy of the Arts Long Beach, California | Stanford Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,334 | #270 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4865 of 15,369 | #4850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 940 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.8 vs 62.9).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Stanford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 45%).
- •Marshall Academy of the Arts does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.3).
- •Stanford Middle is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 940.
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 Marshall Academy of the Arts better than Stanford Middle?
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 Marshall Academy of the Arts and Stanford Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Academy of the Arts: 940. Stanford Middle: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Academy of the Arts and Stanford Middle rank in California?
Marshall Academy of the Arts is 274th of 1,334 and Stanford Middle is 270th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).