Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary vs Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
Cerritos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
542 students
| Measure | Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood, California | Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4034 of 5,693 | #320 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43027 of 50,301 | #5750 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 338 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 53% |
| city | Lakewood | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 22.9).
- •Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 92.3%).
- •Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.6).
- •Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is the larger school with 542 students compared with 338.
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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary better than Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle ranks higher (58.8 vs 22.9 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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary: 338. Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle rank in California?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 4034th of 5,693 and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is 320th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).