Aspire Slauson Academy Charter vs Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Slauson Academy Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
| Measure | Aspire Slauson Academy Charter Los Angeles, California | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4631 of 5,693 | #1189 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46153 of 50,301 | #14804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Slauson Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 13.1).
- •Aspire Slauson Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Aspire Slauson Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Aspire Slauson Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.6%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.3).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 303.
- •Aspire Slauson Academy Charter is a charter school while Mary McLeod Bethune 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 Aspire Slauson Academy Charter better than Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Slauson Academy Charter ranks higher (17.8 vs 13.1 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 Aspire Slauson Academy Charter and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Slauson Academy Charter: 303. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Slauson Academy Charter and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle rank in California?
Aspire Slauson Academy Charter is 4631st of 5,693 and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle is 1189th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).