Bud Carson Middle vs Purche Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bud Carson Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Purche Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Bud Carson Middle Hawthorne, California | Purche Avenue Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 1,334 | #4715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12461 of 15,369 | #46557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| city | Hawthorne | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bud Carson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 17.1).
- •Bud Carson Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Bud Carson Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.0).
- •Bud Carson Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 373.
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 Bud Carson Middle better than Purche Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bud Carson Middle ranks higher (27.1 vs 17.1 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 Bud Carson Middle and Purche Avenue Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bud Carson Middle: 601. Purche Avenue Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bud Carson Middle and Purche Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Bud Carson Middle is 782nd of 1,334 and Purche Avenue Elementary is 4715th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).