Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena vs Robert E. Peary Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.0 km 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
Robert E. Peary Middle
Gardena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students
| Measure | Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Gardena, California | Robert E. Peary Middle Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,334 | #1040 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13307 of 15,369 | #14202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 17.4).
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 90.8%).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.5).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 360.
- •Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is a charter school while Robert E. Peary Middle 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 Robert E. Peary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena ranks higher (22.6 vs 17.4 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 Robert E. Peary Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena: 360. Robert E. Peary Middle: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and Robert E. Peary Middle rank in California?
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena is 891st of 1,334 and Robert E. Peary Middle is 1040th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).