Serrano Elementary vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Serrano Elementary
Villa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Taft Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Serrano Elementary Villa Park, California | Taft Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1301 of 5,693 | #4396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17383 of 50,301 | #44935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 524 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 26% |
| city | Villa Park | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serrano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 19.9).
- •Serrano Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Serrano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Serrano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Serrano Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 27.6).
- •Serrano Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 387.
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 Serrano Elementary better than Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Serrano Elementary ranks higher (61.2 vs 19.9 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 Serrano Elementary and Taft Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Serrano Elementary: 524. Taft Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Serrano Elementary and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Serrano Elementary is 1301st of 5,693 and Taft Elementary is 4396th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).