Durfee Elementary vs Orange Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km 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
Orange Grove Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Durfee Elementary Pico Rivera, California | Orange Grove Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3622 of 5,693 | #3709 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40703 of 50,301 | #41157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.5 vs 25.9).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Durfee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 83.6%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.8).
- •Orange Grove Elementary is the larger school with 324 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 Orange Grove Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durfee Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee Elementary: 322. Orange Grove Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary rank in California?
Durfee Elementary is 3622nd of 5,693 and Orange Grove Elementary is 3709th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).