Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle vs Towne Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
Towne Avenue Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Carson, California | Towne Avenue Elementary Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,334 | #2531 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12976 of 15,369 | #31840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 341 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Towne Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 24.3).
- •Towne Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Towne Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Towne Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 89.7%).
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.6).
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is the larger school with 341 students compared with 288.
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 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle better than Towne Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Towne Avenue Elementary ranks higher (40.2 vs 24.3 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 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle and Towne Avenue Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle: 341. Towne Avenue Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle and Towne Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is 853rd of 1,334 and Towne Avenue Elementary is 2531st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).