Park Western Place Elementary vs Taper Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Taper Avenue Elementary
San Pedro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
| Measure | Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro, California | Taper Avenue Elementary San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1321 of 5,693 | #1122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17676 of 50,301 | #15014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 528 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | San Pedro | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taper Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 60.8).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 66.7%).
- •Park Western Place Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.7).
- •Taper Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 672 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 Taper Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taper Avenue Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 60.8 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 Taper Avenue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Pedro and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Western Place Elementary: 528. Taper Avenue Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Western Place Elementary and Taper Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Park Western Place Elementary is 1321st of 5,693 and Taper Avenue Elementary is 1122nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).