Independence Elementary vs State Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 533 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
State Street Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary South Gate, California | State Street Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3896 of 5,693 | #4583 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42300 of 50,301 | #45883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 18.4).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •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 95.2%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.8).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 396.
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 State Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (24.0 vs 18.4 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 State Street Elementary?
About 533 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 418. State Street Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and State Street Elementary rank in California?
Independence Elementary is 3896th of 5,693 and State Street Elementary is 4583rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).