Durfee Elementary vs North Park Academy of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 458 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durfee Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
North Park Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Durfee Elementary Pico Rivera, California | North Park Academy of the Arts Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3622 of 5,693 | #1145 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40703 of 50,301 | #14601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durfee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 14.8).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 87.5%).
- •North Park Academy of the Arts does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.8).
- •North Park Academy of the Arts is the larger school with 512 students compared with 322.
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 Durfee Elementary better than North Park Academy of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Durfee Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 14.8 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 Durfee Elementary and North Park Academy of the Arts?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee Elementary: 322. North Park Academy of the Arts: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee Elementary and North Park Academy of the Arts rank in California?
Durfee Elementary is 3622nd of 5,693 and North Park Academy of the Arts is 1145th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).