Aldama Elementary vs Mt. Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km 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
Mt. Washington Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
| Measure | Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, California | Mt. Washington Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3789 of 5,693 | #549 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41620 of 50,301 | #7973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 329 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 68% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 25.1).
- •Mt. Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- •Mt. Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 33%).
- •Mt. Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Aldama Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.9).
- •Mt. Washington Elementary is the larger school with 430 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 Mt. Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Washington Elementary ranks higher (75.0 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 Mt. Washington Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldama Elementary: 329. Mt. Washington Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldama Elementary and Mt. Washington Elementary rank in California?
Aldama Elementary is 3789th of 5,693 and Mt. Washington Elementary is 549th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).