Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet vs Taper Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
Taper Avenue Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
| Measure | Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Rancho Palos Verdes, California | Taper Avenue Elementary San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2798 of 5,693 | #1122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34300 of 50,301 | #15014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 289 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Rancho Palos Verdes | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taper Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 36.5).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 73%).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.2).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 289.
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 Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet better than Taper Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taper Avenue Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 36.5 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 Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet and Taper Avenue Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet: 289. Taper Avenue Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet and Taper Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet is 2798th of 5,693 and Taper Avenue Elementary is 1122nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).