Cherrylee Elementary vs Durfee 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.
Cherrylee Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
292 students
Durfee Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,120 students
| Measure | Cherrylee Elementary El Monte, California | Durfee Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2891 of 5,693 | #2085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35187 of 50,301 | #27379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 292 | 1,120 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 1,120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durfee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 35.1).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 80.8%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.5).
- •Durfee Elementary is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 292.
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 Cherrylee Elementary better than Durfee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Durfee Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 35.1 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 Cherrylee Elementary and Durfee Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrylee Elementary: 292. Durfee Elementary: 1,120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrylee Elementary and Durfee Elementary rank in California?
Cherrylee Elementary is 2891st of 5,693 and Durfee Elementary is 2085th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).