Halldale Elementary vs Van Deene 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.
Halldale Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Van Deene Avenue Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–6
320 students
| Measure | Halldale Elementary Torrance, California | Van Deene Avenue Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2263 of 5,693 | #2747 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29386 of 50,301 | #33765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 425 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halldale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 37.4).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Van Deene Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 86.1%).
- •Halldale Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.3).
- •Halldale Elementary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 320.
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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Halldale Elementary ranks higher (43.8 vs 37.4 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halldale Elementary: 425. Van Deene Avenue Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halldale Elementary and Van Deene Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Halldale Elementary is 2263rd of 5,693 and Van Deene Avenue Elementary is 2747th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).