Centinela vs La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centinela
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
Inglewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
552 students
| Measure | Centinela Inglewood, California | La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5125 of 5,693 | #5119 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48201 of 50,301 | #48177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 577 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.7 vs 13.8).
- •Centinela does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.1%).
- •La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 28.9).
- •Centinela is the larger school with 577 students compared with 552.
- •Centinela is a public school while La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter 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 La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centinela and La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centinela: 577. La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centinela and La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter rank in California?
Centinela is 5125th of 5,693 and La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter is 5119th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).