North Park Academy of the Arts vs Orange Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Park Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Orange Grove Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | North Park Academy of the Arts Pico Rivera, California | Orange Grove Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1145 of 1,334 | #3709 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14601 of 15,369 | #41157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 14.8).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.3).
- •North Park Academy of the Arts is the larger school with 512 students compared with 324.
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 North Park Academy of the Arts better than Orange Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Grove Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 14.8 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 North Park Academy of the Arts and Orange Grove Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Park Academy of the Arts: 512. Orange Grove Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Park Academy of the Arts and Orange Grove Elementary rank in California?
North Park Academy of the Arts is 1145th of 1,334 and Orange Grove Elementary is 3709th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).