Animo Legacy Charter Middle vs Purche Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Legacy Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
Purche Avenue Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Animo Legacy Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Purche Avenue Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,334 | #4715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14754 of 15,369 | #46557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 887 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Los Angeles | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purche Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 13.5).
- •Animo Legacy Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94.6%).
- •Purche Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.7).
- •Animo Legacy Charter Middle is the larger school with 887 students compared with 373.
- •Animo Legacy Charter Middle is a charter school while Purche Avenue 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 Animo Legacy Charter Middle better than Purche Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purche Avenue Elementary ranks higher (17.1 vs 13.5 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 Animo Legacy Charter Middle and Purche Avenue Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Legacy Charter Middle: 887. Purche Avenue Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Legacy Charter Middle and Purche Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Animo Legacy Charter Middle is 1172nd of 1,334 and Purche Avenue Elementary is 4715th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).