Bret Harte Preparatory Middle vs Watts Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 812 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
Watts Learning Center
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Preparatory Middle Los Angeles, California | Watts Learning Center Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1286 of 1,334 | #3608 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15178 of 15,369 | #40554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 47% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watts Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 8.8).
- •Watts Learning Center does better on math proficiency (47% vs 5%).
- •Watts Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 100%).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 28.3).
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 368.
- •Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is a public school while Watts Learning Center is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Watts Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Watts Learning Center ranks higher (26.8 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 Watts Learning Center?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle: 456. Watts Learning Center: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Preparatory Middle and Watts Learning Center rank in California?
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle is 1286th of 1,334 and Watts Learning Center is 3608th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).