Berendo Middle vs Leo Politi Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 686 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berendo Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
Leo Politi Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Berendo Middle Los Angeles, California | Leo Politi Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,334 | #4999 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14851 of 15,369 | #47748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leo Politi Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 12.5).
- •Leo Politi Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Leo Politi Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Leo Politi Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 96.6%).
- •Berendo Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.4).
- •Berendo Middle is the larger school with 552 students compared with 504.
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 Berendo Middle better than Leo Politi Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leo Politi Elementary ranks higher (14.8 vs 12.5 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 Berendo Middle and Leo Politi Elementary?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berendo Middle: 552. Leo Politi Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berendo Middle and Leo Politi Elementary rank in California?
Berendo Middle is 1202nd of 1,334 and Leo Politi Elementary is 4999th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).