Fern Elementary vs Hickory Elementary
Hickory Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.0/10 compared to 4.5/10. Hickory Elementary is significantly larger with 842 students, about 1.7× the size of Fern Elementary (482). In math proficiency, Hickory Elementary leads at 75.0%.
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Fern Elementary
Torrance, CA
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
482 students
Hickory Elementary
Torrance, CA
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
842 students
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| Metric | Fern Elementary | Hickory Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.9% | 21.1% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| State Rank | #8,487 of 9,557 | #7,752 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 11th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fern Elementary | Hickory Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 73.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Torrance (90503) | Torrance (90505) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,685 | $110,690 |
| Median Home Value | $1,058,100 | $1,144,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,249 | $2,338 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 55.4% | 58.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 29 min |