Howard Tanner vs Thurgood Marshall
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.
Howard Tanner
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Thurgood Marshall
Compton · Public other · Grades K–12
51 students
| Measure | Howard Tanner Paramount, California | Thurgood Marshall Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4214 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #44030 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 428 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 10% |
| city | Paramount | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Tanner does better on math proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •Howard Tanner does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Thurgood Marshall does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 97%).
- •Thurgood Marshall does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.4).
- •Howard Tanner is the larger school with 428 students compared with 51.
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 Thurgood Marshall?
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 Howard Tanner and Thurgood Marshall?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Tanner: 428. Thurgood Marshall: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Tanner and Thurgood Marshall rank in California?
Howard Tanner is 4214th of 5,693 and Thurgood Marshall is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).