Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena vs Gardena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Gardena · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Gardena, California | Gardena Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,334 | #4402 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13307 of 15,369 | #44961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 360 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 19.8).
- •Gardena Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 95.2%).
- •Gardena Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.5).
- •Gardena Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 360.
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is a charter school while Gardena 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 Middle - Gardena better than Gardena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena ranks higher (22.6 vs 19.8 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 Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and Gardena Elementary?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena: 360. Gardena Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and Gardena Elementary rank in California?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is 891st of 1,334 and Gardena Elementary is 4402nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).