Bret Harte Preparatory Middle vs Charles W. Barrett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 724 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Charles W. Barrett Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Los Angeles, California | Charles W. Barrett Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,334 | #4783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15178 of 15,369 | #46847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 29% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles W. Barrett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 8.8).
- •Charles W. Barrett Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •Charles W. Barrett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.9%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.6).
- •Charles W. Barrett Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 456.
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 Bret Harte Preparatory Middle better than Charles W. Barrett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles W. Barrett Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 8.8 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 Bret Harte Preparatory Middle and Charles W. Barrett Elementary?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle: 456. Charles W. Barrett Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Preparatory Middle and Charles W. Barrett Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is 1286th of 1,334 and Charles W. Barrett Elementary is 4783rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).