Belmont Senior High vs Betty Plasencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 862 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
Betty Plasencia Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
| Measure | Belmont Senior High Los Angeles, California | Betty Plasencia Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1234 of 1,343 | #4524 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15979 of 16,910 | #45631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.6).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96.4%).
- •Belmont Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.6).
- •Belmont Senior High is the larger school with 614 students compared with 411.
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 Belmont Senior High better than Betty Plasencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Betty Plasencia Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 15.6 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 Belmont Senior High and Betty Plasencia Elementary?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Senior High: 614. Betty Plasencia Elementary: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Senior High and Betty Plasencia Elementary rank in California?
Belmont Senior High is 1234th of 1,343 and Betty Plasencia Elementary is 4524th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).