Hermosa Valley Elementary vs Opal Robinson Elementary
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.
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–8
589 students
Opal Robinson Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Hermosa Valley Elementary Hermosa Beach, California | Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,334 | #39 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1300 of 15,369 | #2375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 92% |
| city | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Opal Robinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 81.2).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 73%).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 80%).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 8.8%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.3).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 303.
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 Opal Robinson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Opal Robinson Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.2 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 Hermosa Valley Elementary and Opal Robinson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Valley Elementary: 589. Opal Robinson Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Valley Elementary and Opal Robinson Elementary rank in California?
Hermosa Valley Elementary is 56th of 1,334 and Opal Robinson Elementary is 39th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).