Alvarado Elementary vs Signal Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Signal Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Signal Hill Elementary
Signal Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, California | Signal Hill Elementary Signal Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2145 of 5,693 | #2101 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28132 of 50,301 | #27508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Signal Hill | Signal Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 45.6).
- •Signal Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Signal Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 86.1%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 27.2).
- •Signal Hill Elementary is the larger school with 599 students compared with 390.
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Signal Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Hill Elementary ranks higher (46.6 vs 45.6 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 Alvarado Elementary and Signal Hill Elementary?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Signal Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 390. Signal Hill Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Signal Hill Elementary rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 2145th of 5,693 and Signal Hill Elementary is 2101st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).