Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary vs Hermosa Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–8
589 students
| Measure | Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, California | Hermosa Valley Elementary Hermosa Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 5,693 | #56 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2502 of 50,301 | #1300 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 469 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 73% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Hermosa Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 81.2).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 8.8%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.5).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 469.
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 Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary better than Hermosa Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 81.2 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 Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary and Hermosa Valley Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary: 469. Hermosa Valley Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary and Hermosa Valley Elementary rank in California?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 50th of 5,693 and Hermosa Valley Elementary is 56th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).