Halldale Elementary vs Torrance High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Torrance High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,879 students
| Measure | Halldale Elementary Torrance, California | Torrance High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2263 of 5,693 | #301 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29386 of 50,301 | #6868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 425 | 1,879 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Torrance High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 43.8).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Torrance High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Torrance High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 86.1%).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.4).
- •Torrance High is the larger school with 1,879 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 Torrance High?
On the Success Index (US), Torrance High ranks higher (55.7 vs 43.8 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 Torrance High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halldale Elementary: 425. Torrance High: 1,879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halldale Elementary and Torrance High rank in California?
Halldale Elementary is 2263rd of 5,693 and Torrance High is 301st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).