Sunkist Elementary vs Torch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 823 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunkist Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Torch Middle
City Of Industry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Sunkist Elementary La Puente, California | Torch Middle City Of Industry, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4154 of 5,693 | #966 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43687 of 50,301 | #13763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| city | La Puente | City Of Industry |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunkist Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 20.1).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Torch Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Torch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.0).
- •Torch Middle is the larger school with 345 students compared with 304.
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 Sunkist Elementary better than Torch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sunkist Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 20.1 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 Sunkist Elementary and Torch Middle?
About 823 m in a straight line, between La Puente and City Of Industry in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunkist Elementary: 304. Torch Middle: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunkist Elementary and Torch Middle rank in California?
Sunkist Elementary is 4154th of 5,693 and Torch Middle is 966th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).