Public School Review - Established 2003

Arlington Elementary School vs. One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School

Should you attend Arlington Elementary School or One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arlington Elementary School
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School
1581 West 186th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Arlington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arlington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-5, One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
548 students
619 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arlington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arlington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arlington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#813 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#4139 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arlington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Top 5% in CA)
38%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arlington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
128
139
Grade 1 Students
84
90
Grade 2 Students
80
111
Grade 3 Students
87
86
Grade 4 Students
78
85
Grade 5 Students
91
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
36%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
3%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arlington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.69
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arlington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arlington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arlington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE