Beethoven Street Elementary vs Mark Twain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 470 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Mark Twain Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Beethoven Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | Mark Twain Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1915 of 5,693 | #601 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25282 of 50,301 | #10433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beethoven Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 37.1).
- •Beethoven Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Beethoven Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 61.3%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.5).
- •Mark Twain Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 315.
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 Beethoven Street Elementary better than Mark Twain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Beethoven Street Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 37.1 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 Beethoven Street Elementary and Mark Twain Middle?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Street Elementary: 315. Mark Twain Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Street Elementary and Mark Twain Middle rank in California?
Beethoven Street Elementary is 1915th of 5,693 and Mark Twain Middle is 601st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).