Halldale Elementary vs Stephen M. White Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halldale Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Stephen M. White Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,423 students
| Measure | Halldale Elementary Torrance, California | Stephen M. White Middle Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2263 of 5,693 | #715 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #29386 of 50,301 | #11858 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 1,423 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Torrance | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halldale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 30.4).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Stephen M. White Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.1%).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.8).
- •Stephen M. White Middle is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 425.
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 Halldale Elementary better than Stephen M. White Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Halldale Elementary ranks higher (43.8 vs 30.4 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 Halldale Elementary and Stephen M. White Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halldale Elementary: 425. Stephen M. White Middle: 1,423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halldale Elementary and Stephen M. White Middle rank in California?
Halldale Elementary is 2263rd of 5,693 and Stephen M. White Middle is 715th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).