Bandini Street Elementary vs Mira Catalina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bandini Street Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
232 students
Mira Catalina Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Bandini Street Elementary San Pedro, California | Mira Catalina Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3617 of 5,693 | #368 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40630 of 50,301 | #5977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 232 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | San Pedro | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Catalina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 26.6).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Bandini Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.5).
- •Mira Catalina Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 232.
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 Bandini Street Elementary better than Mira Catalina Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Catalina Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 26.6 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 Bandini Street Elementary and Mira Catalina Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandini Street Elementary: 232. Mira Catalina Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandini Street Elementary and Mira Catalina Elementary rank in California?
Bandini Street Elementary is 3617th of 5,693 and Mira Catalina Elementary is 368th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).