Hamilton Elementary vs Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
Pasadena · Charter high · Grades 7–12
3,369 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Pasadena, California | Options For Youth - Duarte Inc Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 5,693 | #1299 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17795 of 50,301 | #16483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 510 | 3,369 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 3,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 11.5).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 86%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 28.1).
- •Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is the larger school with 3,369 students compared with 510.
- •Hamilton Elementary is a public school while Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hamilton Elementary better than Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (60.6 vs 11.5 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 Hamilton Elementary and Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 510. Options For Youth - Duarte Inc: 3,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and Options For Youth - Duarte Inc rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary is 1331st of 5,693 and Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is 1299th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).