Barack Obama Charter vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Charter Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5618 of 5,693 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49910 of 50,301 | #16040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 360 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 7.8).
- •Barack Obama Charter does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.9%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.2).
- •Barack Obama Charter is the larger school with 360 students compared with 194.
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 Barack Obama Charter better than New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), New Designs Charter School-Watts ranks higher (15.1 vs 7.8 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 Barack Obama Charter and New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Charter: 360. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Charter and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
Barack Obama Charter is 5618th 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).