Birney Elementary vs Hermosa View 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.
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Hermosa View Elementary
Hermosa Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–1
394 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Hermosa View Elementary Hermosa Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #291 of 5,693 | #188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5067 of 50,301 | #4053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 432 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Hermosa Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermosa View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 79.8).
- •Birney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Hermosa View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 17.6%).
- •Hermosa View Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 27.0).
- •Birney Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 394.
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 Birney Elementary better than Hermosa View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hermosa View Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 79.8 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 Birney Elementary and Hermosa View Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 432. Hermosa View Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Hermosa View Elementary rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 291st of 5,693 and Hermosa View Elementary is 188th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).