Arlington Elementary vs One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary Torrance, California | One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 5,693 | #2812 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10631 of 50,301 | #34465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 594 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| city | Torrance | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 36.3).
- •Arlington Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Arlington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Arlington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 86.4%).
- •One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 27.0).
- •Arlington Elementary is the larger school with 594 students compared with 579.
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 Arlington Elementary better than One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 36.3 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 Arlington Elementary and One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary: 594. One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary and One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary rank in California?
Arlington Elementary is 772nd of 5,693 and One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary is 2812th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).