Bret Harte Preparatory Middle vs Manchester Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 798 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
Manchester Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
509 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Los Angeles, California | Manchester Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,334 | #5262 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15178 of 15,369 | #48685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 456 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 8.8).
- •Manchester Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Manchester Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.4).
- •Manchester Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 509 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 Manchester Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Avenue Elementary ranks higher (12.5 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 Manchester Avenue Elementary?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle: 456. Manchester Avenue Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Preparatory Middle and Manchester Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is 1286th of 1,334 and Manchester Avenue Elementary is 5262nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).