Independence Elementary vs San Gabriel Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary South Gate, California | San Gabriel Avenue Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3896 of 5,693 | #4169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42300 of 50,301 | #43752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 21.8).
- •San Gabriel Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 95.6%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.6).
- •San Gabriel Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 418.
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 Independence Elementary better than San Gabriel Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (24.0 vs 21.8 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 Independence Elementary and San Gabriel Avenue Elementary?
About 800 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 418. San Gabriel Avenue Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and San Gabriel Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Independence Elementary is 3896th of 5,693 and San Gabriel Avenue Elementary is 4169th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).