Charles Drew Middle vs McKinley Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Drew Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
McKinley Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
474 students
| Measure | Charles Drew Middle Los Angeles, California | McKinley Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1311 of 1,334 | #5360 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15250 of 15,369 | #49030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 607 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 7.4).
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •McKinley Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Charles Drew Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.0).
- •Charles Drew Middle is the larger school with 607 students compared with 474.
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 Charles Drew Middle better than McKinley Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Avenue Elementary ranks higher (11.5 vs 7.4 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 Charles Drew Middle and McKinley Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Drew Middle: 607. McKinley Avenue Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Drew Middle and McKinley Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Charles Drew Middle is 1311th of 1,334 and McKinley Avenue Elementary is 5360th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).