Angeles Mesa Elementary vs Forty-Second Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Angeles Mesa Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Forty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles, California | Forty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4869 of 5,693 | #5348 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47225 of 50,301 | #48993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 11.6).
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Forty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
- •Angeles Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 297 students compared with 215.
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 Angeles Mesa Elementary better than Forty-Second Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Angeles Mesa Elementary ranks higher (15.8 vs 11.6 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 Angeles Mesa Elementary and Forty-Second Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Angeles Mesa Elementary: 297. Forty-Second Street Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Angeles Mesa Elementary and Forty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Angeles Mesa Elementary is 4869th of 5,693 and Forty-Second Street Elementary is 5348th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).