Hickory Elementary vs Sandia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students
Sandia Academy
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
848 students
| Measure | Hickory Elementary Torrance, California | Sandia Academy Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 5,693 | #5482 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8260 of 50,301 | #49493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 847 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 11% |
| city | Torrance | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 9.9).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 11%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 23%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 88.2%).
- •Sandia Academy does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 26.5).
- •Sandia Academy is the larger school with 848 students compared with 847.
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 Hickory Elementary better than Sandia Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 9.9 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 Hickory Elementary and Sandia Academy?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Elementary: 847. Sandia Academy: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Elementary and Sandia Academy rank in California?
Hickory Elementary is 575th of 5,693 and Sandia Academy is 5482nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).