Howard Wood Elementary vs Fern Elementary
Howard Wood Elementary and Fern Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.3 out of 10. In math proficiency, Fern Elementary leads at 60.0%.
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.
Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance, CA
4.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
379 students
Fern Elementary
Torrance, CA
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
482 students
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| Metric | Howard Wood Elementary | Fern Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.3 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.3% | 41.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 3.4 |
| State Rank | #8,721 of 9,557 | #8,487 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 11th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Howard Wood Elementary | Fern Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.0% | 60.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Torrance (90501) | Torrance (90503) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,815 | $119,685 |
| Median Home Value | $887,300 | $1,058,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,868 | $2,249 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.7% | 55.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 6.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 28 min |