Environmental Charter High - Gardena vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Gardena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
454 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Lawndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena, California | Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,343 | #1626 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14671 of 16,910 | #21457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Gardena | Lawndale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 23.5).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 87.2%).
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.4).
- •Mark Twain Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 454.
- •Environmental Charter High - Gardena is a charter school while Mark Twain Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Environmental Charter High - Gardena better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elementary ranks higher (55.3 vs 23.5 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 Environmental Charter High - Gardena and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Lawndale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena: 454. Mark Twain Elementary: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter High - Gardena and Mark Twain Elementary rank in California?
Environmental Charter High - Gardena is 1027th of 1,343 and Mark Twain Elementary is 1626th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).