Meadow Green Elementary vs Reginald M. Benton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Green Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students
Reginald M. Benton Middle
La Mirada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | Meadow Green Elementary Whittier, California | Reginald M. Benton Middle La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1260 of 5,693 | #604 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16804 of 50,301 | #10458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| city | Whittier | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 37.0).
- •Meadow Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Meadow Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 58.3%).
- •Meadow Green Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.6).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle is the larger school with 718 students compared with 470.
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 Meadow Green Elementary better than Reginald M. Benton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Green Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 37.0 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 Meadow Green Elementary and Reginald M. Benton Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whittier and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Green Elementary: 470. Reginald M. Benton Middle: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Green Elementary and Reginald M. Benton Middle rank in California?
Meadow Green Elementary is 1260th of 5,693 and Reginald M. Benton Middle is 604th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).