Walteria Elementary vs Howard Wood Elementary
Walteria Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 4.3/10. Walteria Elementary is significantly larger with 658 students, about 1.7× the size of Howard Wood Elementary (379). In math proficiency, Walteria Elementary leads at 77.0%.
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Walteria Elementary
Torrance, CA
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
658 students
Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance, CA
4.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
379 students
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| Metric | Walteria Elementary | Howard Wood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 1.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 44.3% |
| Environment Score | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| State Rank | #2,528 of 9,557 | #8,721 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 74th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walteria Elementary | Howard Wood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 59.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 76.0% | 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 |