Hickory Elementary vs Howard Wood Elementary
Hickory Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.0/10 compared to 4.3/10. Hickory Elementary is significantly larger with 842 students, about 2.2× the size of Howard Wood Elementary (379). In math proficiency, Hickory Elementary leads at 75.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hickory Elementary
Torrance, CA
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
842 students
Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance, CA
4.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
379 students
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| Metric | Hickory Elementary | Howard Wood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.1% | 44.3% |
| Environment Score | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| State Rank | #7,752 of 9,557 | #8,721 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 19th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hickory Elementary | Howard Wood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75.0% | 59.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 73.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Torrance (90505) | Torrance (90501) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,690 | $92,815 |
| Median Home Value | $1,144,000 | $887,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,338 | $1,868 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.7% | 38.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 11.6% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 26 min |