Del Amo Elementary vs Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 6–12
701 students
| Measure | Del Amo Elementary Carson, California | Rancho Dominguez Preparatory Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3365 of 5,693 | #1073 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38794 of 50,301 | #15003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 285 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Carson | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Amo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 21.7).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Del Amo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 90.6%).
- •Rancho Dominguez Preparatory does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.0).
- •Rancho Dominguez Preparatory is the larger school with 701 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 Rancho Dominguez Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Del Amo Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 21.7 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 Del Amo Elementary and Rancho Dominguez Preparatory?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carson and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Amo Elementary: 285. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Amo Elementary and Rancho Dominguez Preparatory rank in California?
Del Amo Elementary is 3365th of 5,693 and Rancho Dominguez Preparatory is 1073rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).