De Anza Magnet vs Harding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Anza Magnet
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
504 students
Harding Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
| Measure | De Anza Magnet El Centro, California | Harding Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2825 of 5,693 | #3034 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34574 of 50,301 | #36370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 504 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Anza Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 33.3).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Harding Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 504.
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 Magnet better than Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), De Anza Magnet ranks higher (36.1 vs 33.3 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 Magnet and Harding Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Anza Magnet: 504. Harding Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Anza Magnet and Harding Elementary rank in California?
De Anza Magnet is 2825th of 5,693 and Harding Elementary is 3034th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).