Centinela vs Crete Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centinela
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
Crete Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
284 students
| Measure | Centinela Inglewood, California | Crete Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5125 of 5,693 | #5666 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48201 of 50,301 | #50126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 577 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Inglewood | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centinela scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 6.0).
- •Centinela does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Centinela does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Centinela does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.7%).
- •Crete Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 28.9).
- •Centinela is the larger school with 577 students compared with 284.
- •Centinela is a public school while Crete Academy 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 Centinela better than Crete Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Centinela ranks higher (13.7 vs 6.0 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 Centinela and Crete Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centinela: 577. Crete Academy: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centinela and Crete Academy rank in California?
Centinela is 5125th of 5,693 and Crete Academy is 5666th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).