Casimir Middle vs Environmental Charter High - Gardena
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.
Casimir Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Gardena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
454 students
| Measure | Casimir Middle Torrance, California | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,334 | #1027 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5307 of 15,369 | #14671 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Torrance | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casimir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 23.5).
- •Casimir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 87.2%).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 25.7).
- •Casimir Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 454.
- •Casimir Middle is a public school while Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Casimir Middle better than Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
On the Success Index (US), Casimir Middle ranks higher (60.8 vs 23.5 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 Casimir Middle and Environmental Charter High - Gardena?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casimir Middle: 617. Environmental Charter High - Gardena: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casimir Middle and Environmental Charter High - Gardena rank in California?
Casimir Middle is 298th of 1,334 and Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 1027th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).