Cesar Chavez Elementary vs El Sereno 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.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
169 students
El Sereno Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Los Angeles, California | El Sereno Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4655 of 5,693 | #763 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46263 of 50,301 | #12312 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 169 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sereno Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 17.6).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •El Sereno Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •El Sereno Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 169.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than El Sereno Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Sereno Middle ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.6 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and El Sereno Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 169. El Sereno Middle: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and El Sereno Middle rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 4655th of 5,693 and El Sereno Middle is 763rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).