Arts in Action Community Middle vs PUC Excel Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 6.9 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
PUC Excel Charter Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Arts in Action Community Middle Los Angeles, California | PUC Excel Charter Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1179 of 1,334 | #829 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14769 of 15,369 | #12821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Excel Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 13.4).
- •PUC Excel Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •PUC Excel Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •PUC Excel Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 94.6%).
- •PUC Excel Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.5).
- •Arts in Action Community Middle is the larger school with 258 students compared with 257.
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 PUC Excel Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Excel Charter Academy ranks higher (25.2 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 PUC Excel Charter Academy?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts in Action Community Middle: 258. PUC Excel Charter Academy: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts in Action Community Middle and PUC Excel Charter Academy rank in California?
Arts in Action Community Middle is 1179th of 1,334 and PUC Excel Charter Academy is 829th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).