Academia Moderna vs Palisades Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academia Moderna
Walnut Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
Palisades Charter Elementary
Pacific Palisades · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Academia Moderna Walnut Park, California | Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5487 of 5,693 | #264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49515 of 50,301 | #4849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 73% |
| city | Walnut Park | Pacific Palisades |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 9.7).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 19%).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 20%).
- •Palisades Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 93.6%).
- •Academia Moderna does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.5).
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 Moderna better than Palisades Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Charter Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 9.7 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 Moderna and Palisades Charter Elementary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Walnut Park and Pacific Palisades in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academia Moderna: 408. Palisades Charter Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academia Moderna and Palisades Charter Elementary rank in California?
Academia Moderna is 5487th of 5,693 and Palisades Charter Elementary is 264th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).