Arlington Heights Elementary vs Math and Science College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Math and Science College Preparatory
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
557 students
| Measure | Arlington Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | Math and Science College Preparatory Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5405 of 5,693 | #341 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49188 of 50,301 | #7594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Math and Science College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 10.9).
- •Math and Science College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Math and Science College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Math and Science College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 96.8%).
- •Math and Science College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.3).
- •Math and Science College Preparatory is the larger school with 557 students compared with 308.
- •Arlington Heights Elementary is a public school while Math and Science College Preparatory is a charter 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 Arlington Heights Elementary better than Math and Science College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Math and Science College Preparatory ranks higher (53.0 vs 10.9 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 Arlington Heights Elementary and Math and Science College Preparatory?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Heights Elementary: 308. Math and Science College Preparatory: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Heights Elementary and Math and Science College Preparatory rank in California?
Arlington Heights Elementary is 5405th of 5,693 and Math and Science College Preparatory is 341st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).