Gardena Elementary vs Robert E. Peary Middle
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.
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Robert E. Peary Middle
Gardena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students
| Measure | Gardena Elementary Gardena, California | Robert E. Peary Middle Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4402 of 5,693 | #1040 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44961 of 50,301 | #14202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 17.4).
- •Gardena Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Gardena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 95.2%).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.9).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 398.
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 Gardena Elementary better than Robert E. Peary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gardena Elementary ranks higher (19.8 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 Gardena Elementary and Robert E. Peary Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardena Elementary: 398. Robert E. Peary Middle: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardena Elementary and Robert E. Peary Middle rank in California?
Gardena Elementary is 4402nd of 5,693 and Robert E. Peary Middle is 1040th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).