Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 vs Belvedere Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 681 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Belvedere Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 Los Angeles, California | Belvedere Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,334 | #1018 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13613 of 15,369 | #14065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 18.2).
- •Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 95.8%).
- •Belvedere Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.3).
- •Belvedere Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 396.
- •Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 is a charter school while Belvedere 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 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 better than Belvedere Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 ranks higher (20.9 vs 18.2 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 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 and Belvedere Middle?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8: 396. Belvedere Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 and Belvedere Middle rank in California?
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 is 939th of 1,334 and Belvedere Middle is 1018th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).