Hope Street Elementary vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Street Elementary
Huntington Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Independence Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Hope Street Elementary Huntington Park, California | Independence Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3857 of 5,693 | #3896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42064 of 50,301 | #42300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | Huntington Park | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.4 vs 24.0).
- •Hope Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Hope Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 94.7%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.1).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 338.
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 Hope Street Elementary better than Independence 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 Hope Street Elementary and Independence Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Huntington Park and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Street Elementary: 338. Independence Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Street Elementary and Independence Elementary rank in California?
Hope Street Elementary is 3857th of 5,693 and Independence Elementary is 3896th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).