Da Vinci Science vs Del Aire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Science
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
Del Aire Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Science El Segundo, California | Del Aire Elementary Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 1,343 | #1118 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2986 of 16,910 | #14963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | El Segundo | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Da Vinci Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 64.7).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Del Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 34.2%).
- •Da Vinci Science does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 25.5).
- •Del Aire Elementary is the larger school with 612 students compared with 552.
- •Da Vinci Science is a charter school while Del Aire Elementary is a public 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 Da Vinci Science better than Del Aire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Da Vinci Science ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.7 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 Da Vinci Science and Del Aire Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Science: 552. Del Aire Elementary: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Science and Del Aire Elementary rank in California?
Da Vinci Science is 98th of 1,343 and Del Aire Elementary is 1118th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).