Animo South Los Angeles Charter vs Cimarron Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo South Los Angeles Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
585 students
Cimarron Avenue Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Animo South Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles, California | Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,343 | #4705 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16046 of 16,910 | #46522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cimarron Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 15.0).
- •Cimarron Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Cimarron Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 96.4%).
- •Cimarron Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.2).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is the larger school with 585 students compared with 261.
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is a charter school while Cimarron 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 South Los Angeles Charter better than Cimarron Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cimarron Avenue Elementary ranks higher (17.1 vs 15.0 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 Animo South Los Angeles Charter and Cimarron Avenue Elementary?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter: 585. Cimarron Avenue Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo South Los Angeles Charter and Cimarron Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter is 1241st of 1,343 and Cimarron Avenue Elementary is 4705th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).