Cahuenga Elementary vs Virgil Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cahuenga Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Virgil Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students
| Measure | Cahuenga Elementary Los Angeles, California | Virgil Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2550 of 5,693 | #779 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31983 of 50,301 | #12441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 35% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cahuenga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 27.3).
- •Cahuenga Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Cahuenga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Cahuenga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 96%).
- •Virgil Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •Virgil Middle is the larger school with 975 students compared with 355.
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 Cahuenga Elementary better than Virgil Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cahuenga Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 27.3 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 Cahuenga Elementary and Virgil Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahuenga Elementary: 355. Virgil Middle: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahuenga Elementary and Virgil Middle rank in California?
Cahuenga Elementary is 2550th of 5,693 and Virgil Middle is 779th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).