Hermosa Valley Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–8
589 students
Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
| Measure | Hermosa Valley Elementary Hermosa Beach, California | Jefferson Elementary Redondo Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,334 | #224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1300 of 15,369 | #4419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| city | Hermosa Beach | Redondo Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.2 vs 81.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 8.8%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.2).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 555.
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 Hermosa Valley Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hermosa Valley Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Valley Elementary: 589. Jefferson Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Valley Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Hermosa Valley Elementary is 56th of 1,334 and Jefferson Elementary is 224th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).