Broad Avenue Elementary vs Harry Bridges Span
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Avenue Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Harry Bridges Span
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,171 students
| Measure | Broad Avenue Elementary Wilmington, California | Harry Bridges Span Wilmington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3475 of 5,693 | #2385 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39616 of 50,301 | #30555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 441 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry Bridges Span scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 28.3).
- •Harry Bridges Span does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Harry Bridges Span does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Broad Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Broad Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.5).
- •Harry Bridges Span is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 441.
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 Broad Avenue Elementary better than Harry Bridges Span?
On the Success Index (US), Harry Bridges Span ranks higher (42.1 vs 28.3 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 Broad Avenue Elementary and Harry Bridges Span?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Avenue Elementary: 441. Harry Bridges Span: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Avenue Elementary and Harry Bridges Span rank in California?
Broad Avenue Elementary is 3475th of 5,693 and Harry Bridges Span is 2385th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).