Academia Avance Charter vs Aldama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academia Avance Charter
Highland Park · Charter high · Grades 6–12
207 students
Aldama Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
| Measure | Academia Avance Charter Highland Park, California | Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 1,343 | #3789 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15726 of 16,910 | #41620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 207 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Highland Park | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aldama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 17.2).
- •Aldama Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Aldama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Aldama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 87.4%).
- •Aldama Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.0).
- •Aldama Elementary is the larger school with 329 students compared with 207.
- •Academia Avance Charter is a charter school while Aldama Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academia Avance Charter better than Aldama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aldama Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academia Avance Charter and Aldama Elementary?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Highland Park and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academia Avance Charter: 207. Aldama Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academia Avance Charter and Aldama Elementary rank in California?
Academia Avance Charter is 1192nd of 1,343 and Aldama Elementary is 3789th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).