Betty Plasencia Elementary vs Sal Castro Middle
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.
Betty Plasencia Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
Sal Castro Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
276 students
| Measure | Betty Plasencia Elementary Los Angeles, California | Sal Castro Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4524 of 5,693 | #1101 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45631 of 50,301 | #14478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 16% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.7).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Sal Castro Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.6).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary is the larger school with 411 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 Betty Plasencia Elementary better than Sal Castro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Betty Plasencia Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 15.7 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 Betty Plasencia Elementary and Sal Castro Middle?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Plasencia Elementary: 411. Sal Castro Middle: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Plasencia Elementary and Sal Castro Middle rank in California?
Betty Plasencia Elementary is 4524th of 5,693 and Sal Castro Middle is 1101st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).