Beechwood Elementary vs Hermosa Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
872 students
Hermosa Drive Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
302 students
| Measure | Beechwood Elementary Fullerton, California | Hermosa Drive Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 5,693 | #1718 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6920 of 50,301 | #22633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 872 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 53.6).
- •Beechwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Beechwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Beechwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 48.7%).
- •Hermosa Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.4).
- •Beechwood Elementary is the larger school with 872 students compared with 302.
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 Beechwood Elementary better than Hermosa Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beechwood Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 53.6 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 Beechwood Elementary and Hermosa Drive Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood Elementary: 872. Hermosa Drive Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood Elementary and Hermosa Drive Elementary rank in California?
Beechwood Elementary is 461st of 5,693 and Hermosa Drive Elementary is 1718th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).