Zela Davis vs Purche Avenue Elementary
Zela Davis and Purche Avenue Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.7 out of 10. Zela Davis is significantly larger with 870 students, about 2.3× the size of Purche Avenue Elementary (371). In math proficiency, Zela Davis leads at 34.0%.
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Zela Davis
Hawthorne, CA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
870 students
Purche Avenue Elementary
Gardena, CA
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
371 students
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| Metric | Zela Davis | Purche Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.2% | 84.9% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #4,076 of 9,557 | #3,150 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 57th | 67th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Zela Davis | Purche Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hawthorne (90250) | Gardena (90249) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,923 | $84,921 |
| Median Home Value | $827,600 | $709,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,723 | $1,705 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 25.9% | 25.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 30 min |