Alta Loma Elementary vs Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle
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.
Alta Loma Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, California | Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4668 of 5,693 | #1186 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46315 of 50,301 | #14794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 13.2).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Alta Loma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.6%).
- •Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle is the larger school with 441 students compared with 381.
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 Alta Loma Elementary better than Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 13.2 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 Alta Loma Elementary and Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Elementary: 381. Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Elementary and Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle rank in California?
Alta Loma Elementary is 4668th of 5,693 and Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle is 1186th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).