De Anza Elementary vs Torch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Anza Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Torch Middle
City Of Industry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | De Anza Elementary Baldwin Park, California | Torch Middle City Of Industry, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3489 of 5,693 | #966 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39740 of 50,301 | #13763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 21% |
| city | Baldwin Park | City Of Industry |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 20.1).
- •De Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •De Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Torch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94.3%).
- •De Anza Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •De Anza Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 345.
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 De Anza Elementary better than Torch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), De Anza Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 20.1 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 De Anza Elementary and Torch Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and City Of Industry in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Anza Elementary: 421. Torch Middle: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Anza Elementary and Torch Middle rank in California?
De Anza Elementary is 3489th of 5,693 and Torch Middle is 966th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).