Park Western Place Elementary vs Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
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.
Park Western Place Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,337 students
| Measure | Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro, California | Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1321 of 5,693 | #368 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17676 of 50,301 | #6833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 528 | 1,337 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 1,337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | San Pedro | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Western Place Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 53.8).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 67.8%).
- •Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.1).
- •Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 528.
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 Park Western Place Elementary better than Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Park Western Place Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 53.8 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 Park Western Place Elementary and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Western Place Elementary: 528. Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle: 1,337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Western Place Elementary and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle rank in California?
Park Western Place Elementary is 1321st of 5,693 and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is 368th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).