Handy Elementary vs Yorba Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handy Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
Yorba Middle
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
418 students
| Measure | Handy Elementary Orange, California | Yorba Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3319 of 5,693 | #811 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38475 of 50,301 | #12683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 377 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 26.0).
- •Handy Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Handy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Yorba Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Yorba Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 25.1).
- •Yorba Middle is the larger school with 418 students compared with 377.
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 Handy Elementary better than Yorba Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Handy Elementary ranks higher (30.1 vs 26.0 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 Handy Elementary and Yorba Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handy Elementary: 377. Yorba Middle: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handy Elementary and Yorba Middle rank in California?
Handy Elementary is 3319th of 5,693 and Yorba Middle is 811th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).