Alicia Cortez Elementary vs Alvarado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alicia Cortez Elementary
Chino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Alvarado Elementary
Signal Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino, California | Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3216 of 5,693 | #2145 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37707 of 50,301 | #28132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Chino | Signal Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 31.2).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 83.1%).
- •Alicia Cortez Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.0).
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 Alicia Cortez Elementary better than Alvarado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.2 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 Alicia Cortez Elementary and Alvarado Elementary?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Chino and Signal Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alicia Cortez Elementary: 390. Alvarado Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alicia Cortez Elementary and Alvarado Elementary rank in California?
Alicia Cortez Elementary is 3216th of 5,693 and Alvarado Elementary is 2145th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).