J. E. Van Wig Elementary vs Torch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 879 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Torch Middle
City Of Industry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | J. E. Van Wig Elementary La Puente, California | Torch Middle City Of Industry, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3189 of 5,693 | #966 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37496 of 50,301 | #13763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | La Puente | City Of Industry |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 20.1).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Torch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 90.7%).
- •J. E. Van Wig Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.0).
- •Torch Middle is the larger school with 345 students compared with 334.
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 J. E. Van Wig Elementary better than Torch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J. E. Van Wig Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 20.1 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 J. E. Van Wig Elementary and Torch Middle?
About 879 m in a straight line, between La Puente and City Of Industry in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary: 334. Torch Middle: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Van Wig Elementary and Torch Middle rank in California?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 3189th of 5,693 and Torch Middle is 966th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).