Del Amo Elementary vs Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Amo Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Del Amo Elementary Carson, California | Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3365 of 5,693 | #853 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38794 of 50,301 | #12976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Amo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 24.3).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 89.7%).
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.0).
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is the larger school with 341 students compared with 285.
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 Del Amo Elementary better than Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Del Amo Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 24.3 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 Del Amo Elementary and Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Amo Elementary: 285. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Amo Elementary and Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle rank in California?
Del Amo Elementary is 3365th of 5,693 and Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is 853rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).