Betty Plasencia Elementary vs Union Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Union Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
809 students
| Measure | Betty Plasencia Elementary Los Angeles, California | Union Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4524 of 5,693 | #3788 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45631 of 50,301 | #41616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 411 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 18.7).
- •Union Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Union Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Union Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Betty Plasencia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.9).
- •Union Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 809 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 Betty Plasencia Elementary better than Union Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Avenue Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 18.7 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 Union Avenue Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Plasencia Elementary: 411. Union Avenue Elementary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Plasencia Elementary and Union Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Betty Plasencia Elementary is 4524th of 5,693 and Union Avenue Elementary is 3788th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).