Belmont Senior High vs Sal Castro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 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
Sal Castro Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
276 students
| Measure | Belmont Senior High Los Angeles, California | Sal Castro Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1234 of 1,343 | #1101 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15979 of 16,910 | #14478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.6 vs 15.7).
- •Sal Castro Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Belmont Senior High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Belmont Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.8%).
- •Sal Castro Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
- •Belmont Senior High is the larger school with 614 students compared with 276.
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 Sal Castro Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont Senior High and Sal Castro Middle?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Senior High: 614. Sal Castro Middle: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Senior High and Sal Castro Middle rank in California?
Belmont Senior High is 1234th of 1,343 and Sal Castro Middle is 1101st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).