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Halldale Elementary School vs. Van Deene Avenue Elementary School

Should you attend Halldale Elementary School or Van Deene Avenue 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
Halldale Elementary School
21514 Halldale Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School
826 West Javelin St.
Torrance, CA 90502
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Halldale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Van Deene Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
446 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Halldale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Van Deene Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Halldale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Van Deene Avenue Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Halldale 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Van Deene Avenue 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

#2067 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#3716 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Halldale 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Deene Avenue 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.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Deene Avenue 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.
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Halldale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Van Deene Avenue Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
107
82
Grade 1 Students
64
35
Grade 2 Students
72
40
Grade 3 Students
55
45
Grade 4 Students
73
45
Grade 5 Students
75
54
Grade 6 Students
-
25

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 Halldale 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 1999-00 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Van Deene Avenue 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 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Van Deene Avenue 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
72%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Van Deene Avenue 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Van Deene Avenue 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
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Van Deene Avenue 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 Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Van Deene Avenue 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 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Halldale 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Van Deene Avenue 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.
0.46
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Halldale 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Van Deene Avenue 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
78%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Halldale 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Van Deene Avenue 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
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Halldale 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Van Deene Avenue 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.
 
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