Howard Tanner vs Los Cerritos
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 353 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Tanner
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Los Cerritos
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Howard Tanner Paramount, California | Los Cerritos Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4214 of 5,693 | #3989 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44030 of 50,301 | #42769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| city | Paramount | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.3).
- •Los Cerritos does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Los Cerritos does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Howard Tanner does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.9%).
- •Los Cerritos does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.4).
- •Howard Tanner is the larger school with 428 students compared with 341.
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 Howard Tanner better than Los Cerritos?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.3 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 Howard Tanner and Los Cerritos?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Paramount and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Tanner: 428. Los Cerritos: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Tanner and Los Cerritos rank in California?
Howard Tanner is 4214th of 5,693 and Los Cerritos is 3989th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).