Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy vs Samuel Gompers Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Samuel Gompers Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
| Measure | Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Samuel Gompers Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1315 of 1,343 | #1271 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16588 of 16,910 | #15131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,159 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 7% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.1 vs 9.6).
- •Samuel Gompers Middle does better on math proficiency (7% vs 4%).
- •Samuel Gompers Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.7).
- •Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 406.
- •Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Samuel Gompers Middle 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 Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy better than Samuel Gompers Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy and Samuel Gompers Middle?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy: 1,159. Samuel Gompers Middle: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy and Samuel Gompers Middle rank in California?
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is 1315th of 1,343 and Samuel Gompers Middle is 1271st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).