Norma Coombs Elementary vs Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norma Coombs Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
Pasadena · Charter high · Grades 7–12
3,369 students
| Measure | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena, California | Options For Youth - Duarte Inc Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3045 of 5,693 | #1299 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36456 of 50,301 | #16483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 370 | 3,369 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 3,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Coombs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 11.5).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 86%).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.1).
- •Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is the larger school with 3,369 students compared with 370.
- •Norma Coombs Elementary is a public school while Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Norma Coombs Elementary better than Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
On the Success Index (US), Norma Coombs Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 11.5 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 Norma Coombs Elementary and Options For Youth - Duarte Inc?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norma Coombs Elementary: 370. Options For Youth - Duarte Inc: 3,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norma Coombs Elementary and Options For Youth - Duarte Inc rank in California?
Norma Coombs Elementary is 3045th of 5,693 and Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is 1299th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).