Avalon Gardens Elementary vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Gardens Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4598 of 5,693 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45948 of 50,301 | #16040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 171 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 15.1).
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.6%).
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts is the larger school with 194 students compared with 171.
- •Avalon Gardens Elementary is a public school while New Designs Charter School-Watts 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 Avalon Gardens Elementary better than New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Gardens Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.1 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 Avalon Gardens Elementary and New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Gardens Elementary: 171. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Gardens Elementary and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
Avalon Gardens Elementary is 4598th of 5,693 and New Designs Charter School-Watts is 1240th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).