Animo Venice Charter High vs Mark Twain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Venice Charter High
Venice · Charter high · Grades 9–12
335 students
Mark Twain Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Animo Venice Charter High Venice, California | Mark Twain Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #962 of 1,343 | #601 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14248 of 16,910 | #10433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Venice | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 25.6).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 91%).
- •Animo Venice Charter High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.1).
- •Mark Twain Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 335.
- •Animo Venice Charter High is a charter school while Mark Twain Middle 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 Venice Charter High better than Mark Twain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Middle ranks higher (37.1 vs 25.6 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 Animo Venice Charter High and Mark Twain Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Venice and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Venice Charter High: 335. Mark Twain Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Venice Charter High and Mark Twain Middle rank in California?
Animo Venice Charter High is 962nd of 1,343 and Mark Twain Middle is 601st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).