Arts in Action Community Middle vs Bandini Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts in Action Community Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
258 students
Bandini Elementary
City Of Commerce · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Arts in Action Community Middle Los Angeles, California | Bandini Elementary City Of Commerce, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1179 of 1,334 | #4270 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14769 of 15,369 | #44323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 258 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | City Of Commerce |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bandini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 13.4).
- •Bandini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Bandini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 94.6%).
- •Bandini Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •Bandini Elementary is the larger school with 260 students compared with 258.
- •Arts in Action Community Middle is a charter school while Bandini 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 Arts in Action Community Middle better than Bandini Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bandini Elementary ranks higher (20.8 vs 13.4 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 Arts in Action Community Middle and Bandini Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and City Of Commerce in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts in Action Community Middle: 258. Bandini Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts in Action Community Middle and Bandini Elementary rank in California?
Arts in Action Community Middle is 1179th of 1,334 and Bandini Elementary is 4270th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).