Aldama Elementary vs Benjamin Franklin Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldama Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,284 students
| Measure | Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, California | Benjamin Franklin Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3789 of 5,693 | #552 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41620 of 50,301 | #10652 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 329 | 1,284 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 1,284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 25.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Aldama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 87.4%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 329.
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 Aldama Elementary better than Benjamin Franklin Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Senior High ranks higher (41.2 vs 25.1 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 Aldama Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Senior High?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldama Elementary: 329. Benjamin Franklin Senior High: 1,284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldama Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Senior High rank in California?
Aldama Elementary is 3789th of 5,693 and Benjamin Franklin Senior High is 552nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).