Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy vs Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy Los Angeles, California | Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,334 | #5096 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14175 of 15,369 | #48097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 14.0).
- •Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 95%).
- •Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.0).
- •Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is the larger school with 399 students compared with 202.
- •Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is a charter school while Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary 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 Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy better than Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy ranks higher (17.5 vs 14.0 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 Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy and Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy: 399. Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy and Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary rank in California?
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy is 1038th of 1,334 and Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary is 5096th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).