George De La Torre Jr. Elementary vs Gulf Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
598 students
Gulf Avenue Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
| Measure | George De La Torre Jr. Elementary Wilmington, California | Gulf Avenue Elementary Wilmington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5140 of 5,693 | #3689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48252 of 50,301 | #41070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 598 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 38% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 13.6).
- •Gulf Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •Gulf Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Gulf Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 98.5%).
- •George De La Torre Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.5).
- •Gulf Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 598.
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 George De La Torre Jr. Elementary better than Gulf Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Avenue Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 13.6 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 George De La Torre Jr. Elementary and Gulf Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary: 598. Gulf Avenue Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George De La Torre Jr. Elementary and Gulf Avenue Elementary rank in California?
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is 5140th of 5,693 and Gulf Avenue Elementary is 3689th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).