Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy vs One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
546 students
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
| Measure | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,343 | #3794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15447 of 16,910 | #41657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 43% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 18.9).
- •One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 7.5%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 98.3%).
- •One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.5).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 546 students compared with 465.
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while One Hundred Eighteenth Street 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy better than One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 18.9 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy and One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy: 546. One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy and One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary rank in California?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 1135th of 1,343 and One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary is 3794th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).