Academia Avance Charter vs Buchanan Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km 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
Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Academia Avance Charter Highland Park, California | Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 1,343 | #2469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15726 of 16,910 | #31372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 207 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Highland Park | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 17.2).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 87.4%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.0).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 207.
- •Academia Avance Charter is a charter school while Buchanan Street 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 Buchanan Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Street Elementary ranks higher (40.8 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 Buchanan Street Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academia Avance Charter: 207. Buchanan Street Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academia Avance Charter and Buchanan Street Elementary rank in California?
Academia Avance Charter is 1192nd of 1,343 and Buchanan Street Elementary is 2469th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).