Parras (Nick G.) Middle vs Towers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students
Towers Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Parras (Nick G.) Middle Redondo Beach, California | Towers Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,334 | #514 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1519 of 15,369 | #7553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,031 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parras (Nick G.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 75.7).
- •Towers Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Parras (Nick G.) Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Parras (Nick G.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 20.5%).
- •Parras (Nick G.) Middle does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.0).
- •Parras (Nick G.) Middle is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 599.
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 Parras (Nick G.) Middle better than Towers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parras (Nick G.) Middle ranks higher (79.8 vs 75.7 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 Parras (Nick G.) Middle and Towers Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parras (Nick G.) Middle: 1,031. Towers Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parras (Nick G.) Middle and Towers Elementary rank in California?
Parras (Nick G.) Middle is 77th of 1,334 and Towers Elementary is 514th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).